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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

Preventing a Stroke

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

A cardiologist is often asked about signs and symptoms of heart disease and warnings of heart... Read more »

Aneurysms

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...bounced back and survived. But this week he had a brain aneurysm that took his life. An... Read more »

Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke

By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

A stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel)... Read more »

Carotid ultrasound: a test for heart disease?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

If you wanted to find out whether you had hidden heart disease, just how would you go about... Read more »

005/12/08 #6 - Migraines and testing for aneurysm susceptibility?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...much younger. My father died at age 44 from a brain aneurysm. My mother died at age 71 from a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis

Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment can make the difference between life and death. ... Read more »

Symptoms of Stroke

People at risk and partners or caretakers of people at risk for stroke should be aware of the general symptoms. The stroke victim should get to the hospital as soon as possible after these... Read more »

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patient Guide

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is due to atherosclerosis – a progressive disease that involves the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a gradual... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Causes

CausesA person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have... Read more »

Stroke Diagnosis

Preventing a major stroke in people who experience transient ischemic attacks or small strokes requires determining the source of such attacks. A complete blood count, chest x-ray, and... Read more »

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Image and descriptioin of a cerebral aneurysm

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