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I had a angiogram of head and neck. it was discovered upon entering i had severe tortuosity of innominate artery. they were still able to do. can this be fixed by losing weight etc and low blood pressure ? thank you?

Q: i had a angiogram of head and neck. it was discovered upon entering i had severe tortuosity of innominate artery. they were still able to do. can this be fixed by losing weight etc and low blood pressure ? thank you?

: No, those measures are less likely to reverse that abnormality because overweight and hypertension are not the cause of that finding. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, those measures are less likely to reverse that abnormality because overweight and hypertension are not the cause of that finding. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

I had a angiogram of head and neck. it was discovered upon entering i had severe tortuosity of innominate artery. they were still able to do. can this be fixed by losing weight etc and low blood pressure ? thank you?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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