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Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries).
Recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke; Unusual sound in the carotid arteries (bruit) detected using a stethoscope; Coronary artery disease; Hardening ...
Carotid angioplasty and stenting opens a clogged artery to restore blood flow to the brain — and saves you from a stroke.
Carotid endarterectomy is a procedure to treat carotid artery disease. This disease occurs when fatty, waxy deposits build up in one of the carotid arteries.
This looks at blood flow and pressure in the carotid arteries. CT or MRI . These can show if there's been a stroke or other issues. CT angiography or MR ...
In the meantime, taking a blood thinning medication will make it less likely that a blood clot will form, which is the main concern for someone in your ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has severe carotid stenosis. To lower his risk of a stroke, his health care provider recommended a procedure to open the ...
Mayo Clinic surgeons are skilled at using the full range of advanced stenting technologies. This means Mayo surgeons can provide the best treatment for each ...
Medication (antiplatelet drug therapy) and risk factor management. · Carotid endarterectomy, a surgery where the carotid artery is opened and the fatty deposits ...
March 26, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: One of my dearest friends has a grandmother who has 100 percent blockage in one of the arteries in her neck and 75 percent ...
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