Q: no plaque or velocity shifts identified bilaterally."written on cimt(carotid intima media thickness)reportdoes above mean plaque is 0,<10,<20,<30,<50

Good: If no plaque, that is good. Plaque causes velocity shift.

Q: mod. to severe plaque burden mid and distal left carotid?

Need more info: I assume this was detected via an ultrasound. The significance depends upon whether you are having symptoms or are assymptomatic. At the very least, you need to stop smoking, get a lipid profile and consider a statin medication, good blood pressure control is also important. This will need followup with your physician.

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

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.

Q: i was told i have small hemogen plaques in my carotid. im 41. what age do plaques begin to show up in arteries.?

Lifestyle choices: Plaques form in the carotid in the following manner. Fatty streaks appear, followed by formation of atherosclerosis (Cholesterol plaques). These plaques can then rupture leading to stroke and other disease. Fatty streaks have been routinely found in the autopsies of young soldiers, plaques later. To slow progression you should watch your BP, stay active, and have your cholesterol checked.

Question 1

what does this mean: 	impression: minimal plaque within the right carotid bulb with no		 radiology report		hemodynamically significant stenosis.

Accepted Answer

Good news. : There is only mild hardening of the arteries or plaque in your carotid arteries at this point. Try to keep the plaque from getting worse by stopping smoking and keeping your blood pressure under control. Your doctor will help you. He or she may have you take an aspirin daily depending on your symptoms. If diabetic keep blood sugar under control.

Question 2

patient with tia history, what does it mean to have a small calcified plaque is present in right carotid bulb, however, without causing significant ar?

Accepted Answer

CAD: The calcified plaque means you have atherosclerotic vascular disease. The rest suggests it isn't obstructive at this time. You should speak with your dr. About diet, exercise, and possibly medications directed at atherosclerotic disease and tia.

Question 3

cerebrovascular duplex scan reveals bilateral homogeneous plaque present in carotid bulbs. no evidence stenosis/plaque in ica. lower stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Carotid duplex: Im glad you have favorable findings but the presence of plaque signifies atherosclerosis and a small risk of stroke that can be lowered by medical intervention;,so discuss this with your provider

Question 4

mild diffuse atherosclerotic plaques are seen w in internal carotid arteries. no hemodynamically significant carotid stenosis per ratio criteria?

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Focus on risks: Mild and diffuse atherosclerosis at age 46 implies a need to focus on risk factor modification to achieve primary prevention of stroke and enhance vascular protection.  Optimize lipids, avoid smoking, cand control sugar and BP issues.

Question 5

42 yr old husband had duplex scan of cartoid and verterbral ateries. it showed mild scattered eccentric antherosclerotic plaque it both cartoid systems, but no focal areas of hemodynamically significant stenosis. is this concerning?

Accepted Answer

: Those are common findings with carotid duplex scan at your husband's age. There is nothing to concern and doctor will instruct him what to do to slow down the atherosclerotic change of the artery.

Question 6

do stenting procedures for carotids also clean out the existing plaque?

Accepted Answer

No: Revascularization uses the pressure of the balloon (angioplasty) or stent to open the artery to allow unimpeded or improved blood flow.  The plaque is not removed during the procedure.  Aggressive medical treatment and lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of restenosis and slow plaque growth in some cases.

Question 7

no plaque or velocity shifts identified bilaterally."written on cimt(carotid intima media thickness)reportdoes above mean plaque is 0,<10,<20,<30,<50

Accepted Answer

Good: If no plaque, that is good.  Plaque causes velocity shift.

Question 8

mod. to severe plaque burden mid and distal left carotid?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I assume this was detected via an ultrasound.  The significance depends upon whether you are having symptoms or are assymptomatic. At the very least, you need to stop smoking, get a lipid profile and consider a statin medication,  good blood pressure control is also important. This will need followup with your physician.

Question 9

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 10

i was told i have small hemogen plaques in my carotid. im 41. what age do plaques begin to show up in arteries.?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle choices: Plaques
form in the carotid in the following manner.  Fatty streaks appear, followed by formation of atherosclerosis (Cholesterol plaques).  These plaques can then rupture leading to stroke and other disease.  Fatty streaks have been routinely found in the autopsies of young soldiers, plaques later. To slow progression you should watch your BP, stay active, and have your cholesterol checked.

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What does this mean: impression: minimal plaque within the right carotid bulb with no radiology report hemodynamically significant stenosis.

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Patient with tia history, what does it mean to have a small calcified plaque is present in right carotid bulb, however, without causing significant ar?

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Cerebrovascular duplex scan reveals bilateral homogeneous plaque present in carotid bulbs. no evidence stenosis/plaque in ica. lower stroke risk?

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Mild diffuse atherosclerotic plaques are seen w in internal carotid arteries. no hemodynamically significant carotid stenosis per ratio criteria?

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42 yr old husband had duplex scan of cartoid and verterbral ateries. it showed mild scattered eccentric antherosclerotic plaque it both cartoid systems, but no focal areas of hemodynamically significant stenosis. is this concerning?

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Do stenting procedures for carotids also clean out the existing plaque?

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No plaque or velocity shifts identified bilaterally."written on cimt(carotid intima media thickness)reportdoes above mean plaque is 0,<10,<20,<30,<50

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Mod. to severe plaque burden mid and distal left carotid?

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

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I was told i have small hemogen plaques in my carotid. im 41. what age do plaques begin to show up in arteries.?

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