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Carotid Artery Stenting vs Carotid Artery Surgery: Is there a Difference? by Heartstrong Registered Nurse

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Posted Thu 29 Apr 2010 4:26am If you have a carotid stenosis you could be at an increased risk for a stroke. Carotid artery surgery (carotid endarterectomy) has been the treatment of choice for many years. Carotid artery stenting is a less invasive option. But for many years a controversy has existed – which is the better treatment? Carotid Endarterectomy or Carotid Read on »

Carotid Artery Stenting Can Prevent Strokes by Heartstrong Registered Nurse

Posted Sun 16 Aug 2009 10:52pm

1 Comment are caused by a significant carotid artery (neck artery leading up to the brain) stenosis (narrowing). The primary cause of ischemic strokes is the development of plaque (cholesterol... the brain. Cholesterol and plaque typically develops at the opening or branching of blood vessels. The internal carotid artery travels up the neck to supply the middle cerebral Read on »

Stenting Riskier for Older Patients with Blocked Carotid Artery by Medline Plus Posted Fri 10 Sep 2010 11:00am . But for younger patients, stenting may be a viable option, the researchers say. The carotid arteries, located on each side of the neck, are the major supplier of blood to the brain. When.... CREST is the largest trial to date comparing endarterectomy with stenting in patients with a narrowing of the carotid artery, Goldstein said. "CREST found no difference Read on »

Carotid and femoral arterial wall mechanics in scleroderma by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm properties and intima–media thickness (IMT) of the elastic carotid artery and the muscular femoral artery are altered in subjects with limited (lcSSc) and diffuse (dcSSc) cutaneous SSc... of the carotid artery from the control group (compliance, 16.24 ± 4.39 %mmHg–1 x 10–2) to the lcSSc group (10.89 ± 2.43 %mmHg–1 x 10–2) to the dcSSc group (7.65 ± 2.08 %mmHg–1 x 10–2 Read on »

More on carotid plaque... by Dr. William D. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:26pm ("stenosis"), at the far end of the common carotid artery on the right side. Unfortunately, this gives you an isolated measure of diameter of the plaque compared to the artery. What..." (transient ischemic attack, or "TIA"), have an abnormal sound in your carotid ultrasound detected by your doctor (a carotid "bruit"), or some other unusual indications. Sometimes Read on »

Stem Cells Used to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease–Clogged Arteries in the Legs (PAD) by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 06 Aug 2010 12:09pm ANGELES (KABC) -- One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 suffers from something called, peripheral arterial disease or PAD. It can result in clogged arteries in your legs Read on »

Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:04pm Carotid surgery is not a major operation, because the artery is close to the surface of the neck. It sometimes is done under local anesthesia. The surgeon clamps the artery shut and cuts fatty deposits from its wall. Read the original here: Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery Read on »

Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:04pm Carotid surgery is not a major operation, because the artery is close to the surface of the neck. It sometimes is done under local anesthesia. View original post here: Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery Read on »

Surgery to Widen Neck Arteries Cuts 10-Year Stroke Risk by Medline Plus Posted Thu 23 Sep 2010 4:00pm THURSDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- For people whose carotid arteries have become narrowed, restricting blood flow to the brain, having a surgical procedure to widen them reduces the risk of stroke over a 10-year period, British researchers report. The carotid artery -- one on either side of the neck -- supplies blood carrying oxygen to the head, so Read on »

Symptoms and Memories of Multi-Infarct or Vascular Dementia – aka “Hardening of Arteries” by Mom-n-Me Posted Sat 16 Oct 2010 9:16pm to build up in the brain If you have had any small strokes, called transient ischemic attacks, ask your doctor about getting an ultrasound exam of your carotid artery in your... happened to this generous old man, beloved by so many grandchildren. My dad told me then, some 50 years ago, that my grandfather died from “hardening of the arteries.” My memories Read on »