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I have a 100% occluded right intercranial internal carotid and a 50% narrowed left intercranial carotid. at what point is the left a worry?
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Symptoms: If you have symptoms of a TIA ("ministroke") or 70% or more narrowing on the left. Meanwhile, the person you're describing should be on aspirin or plavix (clopidogrel) and a statin drug (to lower cholesterol) with optimal blood pressure.
Answered 4/11/2015
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