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...
Do I Have Spinal Stenosis?by
Dr B
Spinal stenosis is diagnosed typically from looking at an MRI along with the usual medical history and physical exam. Spinal stenosis is a closure of the spinal canal. This can result from inflammation...
Spinal Stenosis and Decompression Therapyby
Dr. Eben Davis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more areas in your spine — most often in your upper or... out from the compressed areas.
Mayo Clinic Website
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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
Wondering
I'll keep it short, or try. Background: I have an abnormal left internal carotid artery (ICA), the diameter changes from 2.2 mm to 5.5 mm then back to 2.4 mm - kind of looks like a lima bean :-D. The neurologist has never seen anything like it in his lengthy career. He sent the MRI, MRA, CT, & cervical CT...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?
Lurecrap
Carotid artery plaque reversible?
Dear Doctor:
Is carotid plaque reversible? My left carotid artery shows 50-59% from an ultrasound and just 3 years ago the same test came out normal! How could it build up so fast?? My weight (160) and cholesterol is the same (238 total: 148 LDL, 52 HDL, 199 Triglicer). I had been taking Frova...crap
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