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Is a thickened carotid artery something to worry about?
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No, not by itself: If that is the only finding, a thickened carotid artery is not something to worry about. However, if it is associated with narrowing in the carotid, it should be investigated further by duplex scanning.
Answered 2/15/2013
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Yes: As we age there is some thickening of the wall-intima. But it is a sign of potential atherosclerosis, and risk factor change is encouraged. Stop smoking check blood pressure aha diet or weight control appropriate cardiovascular exercise etc.
Answered 2/16/2013
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