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What Is The Typical Pace At Which Plaque Builds Up In The Carotid Artery?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Two years ago, my cardiologist gave me a (duplex) test that showed no plaque buildup in the left carotid & 20 % on the right. Recently, he gave me another that showed 60 - 79% on left and 40% on right. I am 64 years old, female, not overweight, with established heart disease. I am appalled at the pace at which this condition has changed. What is the typical pace at which plaque builds in the carotid and, at the rate I'm going, can I expect the left carotid to be blocked significantly more in even a year?
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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After reading the medical details provided by you i would like to tell you that atherosclerotic disease of the vessels has a high variability, the disease progression is variable for every patient. So its not predictable to tell at what pace the disease will progress.
However in your case atleast we know it progressing at a fast rate so its advisable to take precautions as advised by your treating doctor. Also you need to start STATINS to slow down the progression.
I wish you good health
After reading the medical details provided by you i would like to tell you that atherosclerotic disease of the vessels has a high variability, the disease progression is variable for every patient. So its not predictable to tell at what pace the disease will progress.
However in your case atleast we know it progressing at a fast rate so its advisable to take precautions as advised by your treating doctor. Also you need to start STATINS to slow down the progression.
I wish you good health
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