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1 carotid artery closed. # 2 carotid 60% secondary artery restricts blood flo. i am on simvastatin 20mg warfarin 5-7 mg. will serrapeptase help?
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Depends on symptoms: U should see a vascular surgeon and get evaluation of plaque to see what type of plaque you have.
Answered 12/8/2012
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