Question 1

is the surgery to remove carotid blockages very dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: This surgery, when performed by experts, can be very safe. Surgical outcomes do depend on the experience of your surgeon.

Question 2

when getting ready for surgery to remove a blockage, am i supposed to continue to take blood thinners?

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No: Before surgery you should stop blood thinner medicine , take to your doctor.

Question 3

can you explain how a carotid surgery to remove plaque works?

Accepted Answer

Like an onion: Arteries have layers similar to onions, but only 3. The disease which causes the blockage ( atherosclerosis / plaque formation / cholesterol build-up ) involves the inner 2 layers. During surgery we expose the carotid artery, clamp above and below the blockage, open the artery up and literally separate the inner 2 diseased layers from the outer strength layer, just like layers of an onion.

Question 4

is surgery for blocked carotid artery dangerous?

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Carotid: Carotid artery surgery has stroke as one of its complications. As such it is not without significant risk.

Question 5

how dangerous is open heart surgery with a 100% blockage?

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Very low risk: If you have already survived a 100% blockage having a bypass surgery on that is very low risk.

Question 6

just got my depo-provera shot today having surgery a stent placed in my ureter along with a blockage removed tomorrow. can i still have the surgery after dep.

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Depo and surgery: You should have no issues related to your Depo-Provera shot and ureteral surgery and stent.

Question 7

had gallstones & blockage and gallbladder removed year ago. never had problem with skin. since surgery oily skin & breakouts constantly. nothing helps?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Post gallbladder problems include diarrhea or change in bowel habit- not usually sikn problems

Question 8

had small bowel resection (5ft),colon blockage removed,appendectomy,and hernia repair done in emerg surgery.tons of side effects 3months later. help?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: The answer to your questions depends on the side effects you are having. Small bowel resection can affect stool transit time as well as nutrient absorption. Adhesions from any abdominal procedure may be a source of discomfort for some. I suggest you speak to your primary care doc about your symptoms to identify the most likely source of your symptoms. From there you can make a plan.

Question 9

what is the surgery proceedure to remove stenosis in the left carotid artery where it comes out at the top of the aorta?

Accepted Answer

There are several: If you mean a stenosis in the common carotid off the aorta, the procedure would either be a stent or a carotid (or innominate) endarterectomy.

Much more common is a carotid endarterecomy, however this occurs where the internal carotid comes off the common carotid, not the aorta.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Carotid: 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.

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Just got my depo-provera shot today having surgery a stent placed in my ureter along with a blockage removed tomorrow. can i still have the surgery after dep.

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Had gallstones & blockage and gallbladder removed year ago. never had problem with skin. since surgery oily skin & breakouts constantly. nothing helps?

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