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Suggest Alternate Remedy For Carotid Artery Blockage
My mother had a triple by-pass 5 years ago and today she had an ultrasound and the Vascular Surgeon said that her carotid artery is 95% blocked? If she does not have the procedure and get stents put in what are her chances of having a stroke ? She is 70 and stopped smoking 5 years ago and is about 40 pounds over weight. She has hypertension and high cholesterol..
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
Hi,
Going by the past history its pretty evident that your mother has a higher risk of stroke or other cardiovascular events.
Kindly understand the seriousness of the situation.
It is important to get stents put before she experiences such episodes.
Regards
Going by the past history its pretty evident that your mother has a higher risk of stroke or other cardiovascular events.
Kindly understand the seriousness of the situation.
It is important to get stents put before she experiences such episodes.
Regards
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