#$%^&*AU2017272319A120180628.pdf#####TRANS-JUGULAR CAROTID ARTERY ACCESS METHODS ABSTRACT Methods and devices for trans-jugular carotid access are disclosed. Methods within the scope of this disclosure include methods of trans-jugular carotid access originating in the leg of a patient or other location remote to the jugular vein and carotid artery and methods originating at the neck of a patient. Devices used in connection with the disclosed methods may comprise access catheters (42', 70), lumens (46, 50), and stylets (58).1/15 18 15 30 12 30 20 FIG. 1A