Q: after minor stroke w/ totally blocked carotid, husband fell for no apparent reason, and was only semi-conscious. could it be another stroke?

Possibly: Falling for no apparrent reason and being 'semiconscious' suugests a seriuos problem, perhaps another stroke. Please have your husband evaluated ASAP

Q: can a twisted carotid cause a bruise?

No: Carotid artery disease does not cause bruising.

Q: what causes dilated carotid arteries?

Carotid: Possibilities include age, chronic hypertension and smoking.

Q: is it possible for a carotid ultrasound to cause a stroke?

No: As a rule, ultrasounds do not cause strokes.

Q: can a spasm in carotid artery cause a tia ?

: No, carotid artery too large to spasm but a stenosis, dissection, or embolism all can cause TIA or full blown stroke!

Q: would inflammation of carotid artery cause pain?

Pain in Carotids: Inflammation in the carotid arteries may cause pain. More importantly, it is critical that you see a vascular surgeon to have your carotid arteries evaluated. You will need a carotid duplex to assess the amount of stenosis in the arteries, if any. Carotid artery blockage is one of the leading causes of strokes. Have this evaluated today.

Q: what would cause spasms in your neck or carotid artery?

Poor posture : Muscle spasm from posture, & exercise are not uncommon. Carotid spasm is rare.

Question 1

do carotid stents cause strokes?

Accepted Answer

It is a risk: Stroke is a known risk of carotid stenting.  It is also a risk of the surgical option: endarterectomy.  Your, or your family member's risk of stroke is best explained by your physician.  But do recognize that carotid stenosis - the need for the stent/surgery - puts one at risk of transient ischemic attack (tia), stroke or even death.

Question 2

reason why am so concerned re: my carotid is that i have a friend w?

Accepted Answer

Missing question...: Unless you have symptoms related to your carotid or a bruit, there is very little indication to be messing with the carotid artery.  Be concerned about maintaining a normal weight and exercise level, not smoking, controlling your diabetes and hypertension and consider looking at your lipid levels.

Question 3

is it possible for a carotid surgery to cause a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common side effect but should happen no more then 2% of the time.  My stoke rate is <0.5%.

Question 4

after minor stroke w/ totally blocked carotid, husband fell for no apparent reason, and was only semi-conscious.  could it be another stroke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Falling for no apparrent reason and being 'semiconscious' suugests a seriuos problem, perhaps another stroke. Please have your husband evaluated ASAP

Question 5

can a twisted carotid cause a bruise?

Accepted Answer

No: Carotid artery disease does not cause bruising.

Question 6

what causes dilated carotid arteries?

Accepted Answer

Carotid: Possibilities include age, chronic hypertension and smoking.

Question 7

is it possible for a carotid ultrasound to cause a stroke?

Accepted Answer

No: As a rule, ultrasounds do not cause strokes.

Question 8

can a spasm in carotid artery cause a tia ?

Accepted Answer

: No, carotid artery too large to spasm but a stenosis, dissection, or embolism all can cause TIA or full blown stroke!

Question 9

would inflammation of carotid artery cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain in Carotids: Inflammation in the carotid arteries may cause pain.  More importantly, it is critical that you see a vascular surgeon to have your carotid arteries evaluated.  You will need a carotid duplex to assess the amount of stenosis in the arteries, if any.  Carotid artery blockage is one of the leading causes of strokes. Have this evaluated today.

Question 10

what would cause spasms in your neck or carotid artery?

Accepted Answer

Poor posture : Muscle spasm from posture, & exercise are not uncommon.
Carotid spasm is rare.

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