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Are there meds for carotid artery stenosis, or is it surgery or nothing?

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Medications first : Carotid stenosis is often asymptomatic and treated with medication before considering surgery. When stroke symptoms occur, surgery is recommended when stenosis is more than 50%.

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. Rodeen Rahbar answered

Specializes in Surgery

Depends on details: Not every case of carotid stenosis requires surgery. The vast majority are best treated with medical management. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 5/15/2014

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No Meds: No current medication reduce the carotid artery disease. But antiplatlet agents and statins decrease the risk of stroke.

Answered 8/23/2013

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