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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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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