Carotid artery 100 percent blockage

Q: How likely would it be that both carotid arteries <50% occluded will progress on medication to a higher percent blockage over a year in a female 75+?

It's not the presence or absence of the medication that matters. It's the efficacy of the medication that matters. How well are BP, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight controlled? Are we smoking cigarettes? Blockage will progress if risk factors for progression are not adequately controlled.

Q: I have 70 percent blockage and doctor. wants to cean. out my carotid. artery. and i am. frightened of stroke i have heard of three people.who had

Not even med tx all safe. Stenosis: a late symptom of atherosclerosis in artery walls; starts in childhood, asymptomatic for decades as artery walls thicken & enlarge. Narrowing: due to plaque rupture & clots. Primary drivers: lipoproteins (not cholesterol), blood sugar, BP + others. Best/safest optimize NMR particle text, hba1c, bp, etc 1st to ↓↓ ds. Surgery promoted to ↓ narrowing; risk: stroke.

Q: What does intimal thickening of the carotid artery mean when thrre is no blockage?

Blockages in the carotid artery of a certain severity may increase one's risk of stroke. For those carotid arteries without a blockage, some physicians measure the intima (the inner-most lining of the artery) and derive a value called the imt, or intimal-medial thickness. It's supposed to help us determine severity of atherosclerosis, but this is somewhat controversial.

Q: I have a carotid artery blockage. if i watch my diet from now on, will the blockage go away?

Diet alone will most likely not make the blockage go away. Medical management with Aspirin or Plavix (clopidogrel) (anti-platelet agents) and cholesterol lowering meds (statins) will give you the best results.

Q: Is a moderate to severe blockage in left carotid artery dangerous?

Having a significant carotid lesion increases the chance of having an episode related to it. Generally we treat with anti atherosclerotic meds and aspirin. Sometimes we do prophylactic carotid endarterectomy if the clinical situation supports that step.

Q: Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a blockage in my carotid artery?

You can get a carotid duplex (ultrasound) exam.

Q: How do you establish cause and effect in carotid artery blockage stroke.?

If angiogram was "fine" then you must not have any. The best way is to get a piece of the blockage in the carotid and look at it under a microscope. Most common cause would be vascular damage (rust) from smoking, high blood pressure, high lipids or old trauma. Happy to do 2nd Opinion to help narrow this down in you.

Q: How reliable is ultra sound for detecting carotid artery blockage?

Ultrasound duplex imaging of the cervical carotid arteries is very good at determining significant arterial narrowing. Changes in the flow patterns of the carotid arteries can also suggest disease in the internal carotid arteries further on in at the skull base even though the arteries themselves cannot be seen at that level.

Q: Is there a supplement that could help eliminate moderate plaque blockage in the carotid artery?

Statins have been proven to help prevent strokes. Specifically they have been shown to stabilize plaque and in isolated cases may have reversed plaque burden.

Q: I have 69% blockage in the left carotid artery. i also have dizzy fainting spells. what should i do?

A 69% carotid artery blockage on one side isn't enough to cause dizziness/ fainting spells. Is it low blood pressure, anemia, a middle ear problem? It's best to have your internist work through the possible causes. With regard to your cerebral circulation, it would be helpful to know how your vertebral arteries look. A simple ultrasound can evaluate these arteries which supply the balance center.

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How likely would it be that both carotid arteries <50% occluded will progress on medication to a higher percent blockage over a year in a female 75+?

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Carotid blockage.: It's not the presence or absence of the medication that matters. It's the efficacy of the medication that matters. How well are BP, blood sugar, chol... Read More

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I have 70 percent blockage and doctor. wants to cean. out my carotid. artery. and i am. frightened of stroke i have heard of three people.who had

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No Surgery All Safe: Not even med tx all safe. Stenosis: a late symptom of atherosclerosis in artery walls; starts in childhood, asymptomatic for decades as artery walls t... Read More

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Need Surgery: Acas trial in United States showed benefit of surgery for over 60% stenosis with risk reduction over 5 years. You want to make sure that you see exper... Read More

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2nd opinion: A 70% blockage in an 80 year old female without stroke or ministroke should be observed. It is a marker for generalized atherosclerosis and you should... Read More

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What does intimal thickening of the carotid artery mean when thrre is no blockage?

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Somewhat unclear: Blockages in the carotid artery of a certain severity may increase one's risk of stroke. For those carotid arteries without a blockage, some physician... Read More

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I have a carotid artery blockage. if i watch my diet from now on, will the blockage go away?

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Unlikely: Diet alone will most likely not make the blockage go away. Medical management with Aspirin or Plavix (clopidogrel) (anti-platelet agents) and choleste... Read More

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Question 5

Is a moderate to severe blockage in left carotid artery dangerous?

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Carotid: Having a significant carotid lesion increases the chance of having an episode related to it. Generally we treat with anti atherosclerotic meds and asp... Read More

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Question 6

Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a blockage in my carotid artery?

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Duplex: You can get a carotid duplex (ultrasound) exam.

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Question 7

How do you establish cause and effect in carotid artery blockage stroke.?

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Carotid disease: If angiogram was "fine" then you must not have any. The best way is to get a piece of the blockage in the carotid and look at it under a microscope. M... Read More

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Question 8

How reliable is ultra sound for detecting carotid artery blockage?

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Excellent: Ultrasound duplex imaging of the cervical carotid arteries is very good at determining significant arterial narrowing. Changes in the flow patterns of... Read More

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Question 9

Is there a supplement that could help eliminate moderate plaque blockage in the carotid artery?

Answer

Statins: Statins have been proven to help prevent strokes. Specifically they have been shown to stabilize plaque and in isolated cases may have reversed plaque... Read More

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Question 10

I have 69% blockage in the left carotid artery. i also have dizzy fainting spells. what should i do?

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Be evaluated: A 69% carotid artery blockage on one side isn't enough to cause dizziness/ fainting spells. Is it low blood pressure, anemia, a middle ear problem? It... Read More

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I have 70 percent blockage and doctor. wants to cean. out my carotid. artery. and i am. frightened of stroke i have heard of three people.who had

What does intimal thickening of the carotid artery mean when thrre is no blockage?

I have a carotid artery blockage. if i watch my diet from now on, will the blockage go away?

Is a moderate to severe blockage in left carotid artery dangerous?

Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a blockage in my carotid artery?

How do you establish cause and effect in carotid artery blockage stroke.?

How reliable is ultra sound for detecting carotid artery blockage?

Is there a supplement that could help eliminate moderate plaque blockage in the carotid artery?

I have 69% blockage in the left carotid artery. i also have dizzy fainting spells. what should i do?

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