Question 1

should i be concerned 85-90% blockage in their neck artery?

Accepted Answer

Vascular surgeon: That's a high grade blockage and puts one at high risk for a stroke. A vascular surgeon is best qualified to follow, treat and advise a patient with such a high grade blockage.

Question 2

what to do if my parents had a 85-90% blockage in their neck artery?

Accepted Answer

See vascular surgeon: I am not a vascular surgeon but 85 to 90% blockage of the carotid artery in the neck to me is very dangerous and can lead to life-threatening stroke.  See a vascular surgeon ASAP.

Question 3

when i yawn it feels like a "best describing it" a charlie horse in my neck.  could this mean i have a blockage in my carodid arteries in my neck?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Carotid disease cannot be felt.  If you have risk factors for vascular disease (smoke, high cholesterol, diabetic) then the only way to assess your carotid disease is to have an imaging study (doppler, mra, etc).

Question 4

my right side of my neck cramps up terribly the day after weight training. the day after i feel kind of better. carotid artery blockage?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: More likely muscular discomfort but get examined if you are thinking of artery blockage

Question 5

would mris (w/contrast) of brain, ears, and cervical spine detect head/neck bloodflow problems such as artery dissection, narrowing, or blockage?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Generally. If concern, should just have vascular study.

Question 6

a muscle mass at the back of the neck is  this signs of arterial blockage or stroke?been to cardio and rehabilitation all say it was normal

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: 31yr old women don' t get strokes and arterial blockages for no reason. It could be a muscle spasm or trigger point; sometimes people have lipomas that can be mistaken for masses.  See your doctor.

Question 7

in cad, when is blockage of an artery large enough that compensation is insufficient, and symptoms may present?

Accepted Answer

Time: The shortest answer here is that it depends on how long the blockage has been present.  If it slowly developes over time then the heart has the ability to develop collateral flow through other vessels...Thus making up for the trouble.  However if the blockage developes quickly...There is no chance to compensate.

Question 8

33 yr old male.  cardiac cath 2 yrs ago showed plaque in arteries but no blockages.  having symptoms now.  could i have blockage this young?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although we think of heart disease as something that affects people wo are a little older- it can also affect people your age. Please be seen ASAP and best of luck!

Question 9

i have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This is not a problem which can be approached on the internet.  You will have to be seen and examined, and perhaps tested for allergies..

Question 10

symptoms of torn artery in neck? how long could this go on before a serious event occurs. more than 3 weeks? mri wait is 8 months!

Accepted Answer

Pain and numbness: The usual symptoms of a carotid or vertebral dissection are chronic pain and numbness or weakness in a part of you body on one side, usually in your face.  Treatment is usually just Aspirin but sometimes a more significant blood thinner.  Very rare however.

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Should i be concerned 85-90% blockage in their neck artery?

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What to do if my parents had a 85-90% blockage in their neck artery?

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When i yawn it feels like a "best describing it" a charlie horse in my neck. could this mean i have a blockage in my carodid arteries in my neck?

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My right side of my neck cramps up terribly the day after weight training. the day after i feel kind of better. carotid artery blockage?

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Would mris (w/contrast) of brain, ears, and cervical spine detect head/neck bloodflow problems such as artery dissection, narrowing, or blockage?

A member asked:

A muscle mass at the back of the neck is this signs of arterial blockage or stroke?been to cardio and rehabilitation all say it was normal

A member asked:

In cad, when is blockage of an artery large enough that compensation is insufficient, and symptoms may present?

A member asked:

33 yr old male. cardiac cath 2 yrs ago showed plaque in arteries but no blockages. having symptoms now. could i have blockage this young?

A member asked:

I have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

A member asked:

Symptoms of torn artery in neck? how long could this go on before a serious event occurs. more than 3 weeks? mri wait is 8 months!

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