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Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out and opens up the narrowed carotid artery. It is used in patients at high risk for thrombotic ischemic strokes, which are caused by blockage in the internal carotid artery. It is also sometimes used after a stroke. In such cases, patients have reported improvements in vision, speech, swallowing, functioning of arms and legs, and general quality of life.
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Expert & Community Posts
Carotid Artery Disease
By Deanne Stein , Health ExpertCarotid artery disease is the leading cause of strokes. More than 50% of stroke victims present no... Read more »
Carotid ultrasound: a test for heart disease?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...blockage ("stenosis"), at the far end of the common carotid artery on the right side, but, in... Read more »
Donating Blood to Help Rebuild New Orleans
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...our own blood can be used to help those in need of surgery, while possibly decreasing our own... Read more »
Aneurysms: What are they and why do they occur?
By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...consider fixing it. Small aneurysms often do not require surgery, larger ones are at greater... Read more »
14 Questions To Ask A Surgeon BEFORE Surgery
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...improve function. However, before undergoing any surgery, you should be sure to do your due... Read more »
Health Guide
Carotid Artery Disease
...permanent disability in older people. One of the most important and preventable causes of strokes is carotid artery disease, a condition that leads to a narrowing of the passageway of the arteries... Read more »Three Most Prominent Vascular Diseases
...situation that is usually fatal. The only way to break this cycle is to find the AAA before it ruptures. Carotid Artery Disease - StrokeCarotid arteries occur when the main blood vessels to the... Read more »Stroke Diagnosis
...were neither evaluated nor sent to the hospital within the month after a first event.Examining the Carotid Artery. The doctor examines the carotid artery to determine if it is severely narrowed.... Read more »Stroke Information
...systems:The carotid arteries come up through either side of the front of the neck. (To feel the pulse of a carotid artery, place your fingertips gently against either side of your neck, right... Read more »Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Vascular Disease
...sticky plague in veins and arteries and is a major risk factor in developing vascular diseases like carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).... Read more »
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Stroke Treatment Unclogs Neck Arteries
April 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, there is a minimally invasive and effective treatment option for patients suffering from clogged neck arteries -- a... Read summary »
Pregnant Smoking Moms Raise Kids' Risk of Heart Attack
March 07, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who smoke while they're pregnant may be doing permanent damage to their children's arteries, putting them at increased... Read summary »
Obese Kids at Risk for Heart Disease
November 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity in children has been linked to diabetes, low self-esteem and other problems. Now, research is showing that obese kids... Read summary »
Study: Surgery best for narrowed neck arteries
September 01, 2009According to a new long-term study, surgery is more effective than angioplasty at clearing blockages in the carotid artery in the neck. Blockages in... Read summary »
Ultrasound Predicts Heart Attacks?
August 20, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new application for the widely used ultrasound imaging technology is showing promise in identifying people at high risk for... Read summary »
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