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A member asked:
I had parotid surgeries 25 & 20 years ago. i recently experienced tia. tests show left carotid artery 30% blocked & right carotid artery 70%. ?
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Focus on carotids: Likely the carotid blockages are due to longstanding deposits of cholesterol and plaques along the inside of the arteries. Coukd be due to high cholesterol or genetics. This is likely what's causing your TIAs as these arteries are the main source if blood into the brain. The lack of blood to the brain can cause TIAs and eventually full strokes. Discuss your options with your doc for treatment
Answered 6/19/2014
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Unlikely related: Not sure what the question is, but those are unlikely to be related.
Answered 6/19/2014
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Management?: Parotid surgeries have no relationship to what appears to be mild left and relatively advanced right carotid stenosis.. Relation to TIA is conceivable if on right side. Would consider anti platelet meds. Vascular surgeon might follow your status.
Answered 3/28/2021
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