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When a report says without significant stenosis, does that mean there's some but not enough to matter or there is none at all? atherosclerosis on ica

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Not enough to matter: There is almost always some atherosclerotic plaque, even in 20 year olds. Not significant usually means less than 50 % blockage, but it could be much lower.

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Answered 5/31/2018

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