Lakewood, OH
A 82-year-old female asked:
Cardiologist-please. 62 yr old female-otherwise healthy has a carotid blocked-about. 39 percent. dr. states crestor (rosuvastatin) has dissolved stenosis in patients?
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Dr. Neel Patelanswered
Cardiology 27 years experience
Carotid ultrasound: A carotid ultrasound provides an estimate of the degree of "blockage." a range is used based on velocity of blood going through the vessel. In most cases if the estimated "blockage" that is less than 30 percent for a patient your age is not unusual. No surgical intervention or stents required. Crestor (rosuvastatin) or other statin medication will not dissolve plaque, but may keep the plaque stable.
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Dr. Peter H'doubleranswered
Vascular Surgery 42 years experience
Really? I wish!: Statins stabilize plaque but have not been shown to "dissolve" plaque. 39% carotid stenosis is mild blockage and should be followed closely with annual carotid duplex scan...There is no indication for intervention if asympyomatic. Anti-platelet agents are also an important part of the regimen, Aspirin being the most common.
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Dr. Joseph Gemmeteanswered
30 years experience
Would not treat: 39% stenosis would not treat with cas or endarterectomy. Modify risk factors of htn, lipids, diabetes, smoking, inactive lifestyle, etc. Lipid meds will usually stabilize the plaque, there can be minor regression. I regression of 40% would be very unusual.
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Last updated Mar 23, 2015
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