A member asked:

A recent ct head scan (no contrast) showed calcified carotid siphons, should i have further tests done?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: That's an expected change at age 59. If you have symptoms of coronary insufficiency, you should have a stress test. If you have transient neurologic symptoms, you should have a carotid duplex exam. In the absence of sx, you don't require further testing. Optimize your risk factors: BP, cholesterol, avoidance of smoking; Exercise daily and eat a healthy diet.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: If you have intracranial calcifIc arterial disease, you may also have extracranial calcific arterial disease. A carotid ultrasound would be a good idea. Also a cardiovascular calcium scan. If your brain arteries are looking bad, your heart arteries could also.

Answered 5/3/2019

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