Carotid Artery Narrowing
Health Encyclopedia: Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic
Symptoms
The symptoms of stroke depend on what part of the brain is damaged. In some cases, a person may not even be aware that he or she has had a stroke.
Usually, a SUDDEN development of one or more of the following indicates a stroke:
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Weakness orparalysis of an arm, leg, side of the face, or any part of the body
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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 »
Heart Attack: Why People have Them and Why Doctor's Can't always Predict who Will
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertWhy do people have a heart attack and why can't a doctor always tell who will have a heart... Read more »
Know Your Risk Factors: Get Screened for Heart Disease!
By Deanne Stein , Health ExpertLife is busy. It seems like we're never going to get everything done on our "to do" lists, and... Read more »
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Banning Vicodin and Percocet
By Karen Lee Richards , Health ExpertYou've probably been hearing in the news that an FDA advisory panel has recommended lowering the... Read more »
What is atherosclerosis?
By Heather Reese , Health ExpertAsk the Nutritionist: What is atherosclerosis and how is it related to heart disease? Nutritionist... Read more »
Health Guide
Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
...performed to prevent first time or recurrent thromboembolic strokes in patients found to have severe carotid artery narrowing. Carotid angioplasty is a relatively new procedure becoming... Read more »Your Blood's Amazing Trip through Your Vascular System
Your vascular system is made up of vessels that carry your blood throughout your body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. ... Read more »Carotid Artery Disease
Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in 700,000 Americans each year, with nearly 157,000... Read more »High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not Just Heart Vessels)
Everyone understands the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels to protect their heart, but many are not aware of how high cholesterol levels threaten the health of their entire... Read more »Stroke
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." Alternative Names Cerebrovascular disease;... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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