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Splenic Artery - Articles
Carotid Artery Stenting vs Carotid Artery Surgery: Is there a Difference?
by
Heartstrong


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
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Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
by
Dr. Syed L.
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.
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Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
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Feminal Artery
by
Vanessa R.
Posted
Thu 22 Apr 2010 5:14am
Event posters for the ‘ The Feminal Artery’ , a female centered art show in Calgary that I co-planned.
Poster Credit goes to my friend Nicole Bruce!
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What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
by
Encompass Network Partners ..
Posted
Tue 28 Apr 2009 12:00am
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) occurs when plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood.
When plaque builds up in arteries, the condition is called
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Peripheral Arterial Disease Research
by
Northcoast Footcare
Posted
Fri 16 Oct 2009 10:02pm
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common disease, but not well understood by the general population. PAD is atherosclerosis of the peripheral vessels, the vessels in the lower extremities. Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque on artery walls. The plaque is a composed of cholesterol, triglycerides and calcium deposits
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