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Had 50 to 60% filling in my cartroid arteries found from mra. last one was 2008 & this month another showed i was clear. how many people clear up?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Not many: Makes me wonder if you have tortuous carotid arteries which can have higher velocities.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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