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Recent ct w/contrast shows 50% blockage in left vertebral artery. recently had tia. i have stents in my heart and left leg & family history of serious?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: What is your question? You have generalized arteriosclerotic disease. As you probably know, this requires close monitoring by a cardiologist and possibly a vascular surgeon and appropriate medical therapy to try to reduce the risk of progression of disease. There is not much else to add. Good luck.

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Answered 5/29/2018

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A member asked:

Recent ct w/contrast shows 50% blockage in left vertebral artery. recently had tia. i have stents in my heart and left leg & family history of serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

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