More on carotid plaque...by
Dr. William D.
, you may find out that there's a 30% blockage ("stenosis"), at the far end of the common carotid artery on the right side...
Although not a perfect test, carotid ultrasound is an exceptionally easy and accessible test...
Carotid Artery Stenting Can Prevent Strokesby
Heartstrong
) and fifty percent of these ischemic strokes 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...
ASA: Carotid Stenting Ma ...by
Dr. Rubens D.
it has worse outcomes than endarterectomy in carotidstenosis patients
08 mar 2010-- Carotid stenting... than carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid artery stenosis in the months after the procedure...
Carotid ultrasound effective alternative to coronary angiographyby
Dr. John Z.
.NYU.edu - A simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary... appears in the June 2010 issue of the American Heart Journal.
“Our research has identified that carotid...
Carotid plaque can be shrunkby
Dr. William D.
Rose, a 64-year old woman, just had a 70% carotid blockage identified by a screening ultrasound... every year. She would need carotid surgery, an "endarterectomy", if the blockage worsened.
"Can't I reduce...
AHA: Niacin Can Affect Carotid I ...by
Dr. Rubens D.
AHA: Niacin Can Affect Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
In high-risk patients, extended... it had increased carotid intima-media thickness, while patients taking niacin had decreased thickness. Rates...
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Original status as of February 2009 - 50% stenosis in carotid artery; treadmill revealed 142 BPM... of about 2mm in diameter; Proximal LAD has 50-60% stenosis, first diagonal with the ostium observed at about 90% stenosis and more distal stenosis of 75%; Right coronory artery was dominant and had a short...crap
Carotid Artery Disease Carotid artery disease is the leading cause of strokes. More than 50% of stroke victims... what a carotid artery was. They are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. The carotid arteries are located in your neck and carry blood to your brain. Over time...crap
Do I still need a statin?
11/06 minor stroke (word finding difficulty)
Carotid artery blockage 80% left 50% right
Had surgery no accumulation since.
Am on simvastatin 40 mg up from 20 mg (no change), doctor wanted to add zetia.
I started taking plant sterol esters instead.
I ride a bike 30 miles per week...crap
I have swollen carotid arteries. What could this be?
I have swollen carotid arteries and nothing seems to help. Now I have a swollen lymph node and I get migraines. I also deal with a heavy chest and sometimes I wheeze at night. What could be going on?
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SATIN DRUGS REDUCE CHOLESTEROL, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ??
Ever been in a position where your trying to get/go to another area but ya just can't seem to get there,.......that's me
A few months back in 2008 i had my left and right carotid arteries checked by ultra sound, it was found that my right side was clear but my left side was/is 50 to
70 percent...crap
Lipoprotein(a): Unique Treatments for a Unique Risk Factor
In the last blog post, I described the experiences of Patty and Karen, two women in their 40s who had to undergo major procedures for their coronary and carotid disease. The cause: A little talked about risk for coronary and vascular disease called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).
Because Lp(a) is inherited...crap
I need to loose my big stomach! I have spinal stenosis so am not sure what type of exercise is ok
Due to my spinal stenosis there are certain exercises that I can do for other problems but how does one bend in order to loose weight in the stomach and love handle areas that will not irritate the spine and cause a problem? I have been told osteoporosis is also in my spine. I diet and can walk...crap
Heart Disease Screening Tests
How useful are screening tests in the community?
Inexpensive screenings for carotid and aortic vascular disease are offered in many communities. My patients often ask if it is worth it to pay..., an abnormality found in this group is likely to be an error. Screening 95-year olds for carotid disease...crap