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Is There A Correlation Between Carotid Blockages And Coronary Blockages?
I am a 64 diabetic male without any symptoms of heart disease, I had a vascular screening, showing no evidence of plaque blockages, I am awaiting the results of a nuclear stress tests, should I worry? Is there a correlation between carotid blockages and coronary blockages?
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Hello Sir
Diabetes is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease as it promotes atheroseclerotic changes through out the body vasculature but again if your control on diabetes is good that risk comes down to minimum. So i would suggest you to maintain a healthy life stlye and DO NOT INDULGE IN SMOKING (if you do).
Now answering your question: No there is no obvious relationship among the two but as it is due to atherosclerosis blockage can coexsist in both upto some extent.
Good Luck
Diabetes is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease as it promotes atheroseclerotic changes through out the body vasculature but again if your control on diabetes is good that risk comes down to minimum. So i would suggest you to maintain a healthy life stlye and DO NOT INDULGE IN SMOKING (if you do).
Now answering your question: No there is no obvious relationship among the two but as it is due to atherosclerosis blockage can coexsist in both upto some extent.
Good Luck
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