Carotid artery stenosis

What is Carotid artery stenosis?

It's a condition of narrowing of the lumen of carotid artery. It is usually due to atherosclerosis.

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My husband is 70 yrs old. He had a quadruple bypass and valve repair in Oct 2011. He now has 90% blockage in right carotid and greater than 80% in...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
Wait & watch.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking your query.

Since your husband is elderly yet he has no complaints...

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I have MILD CAD in the [L](carotid) PSV: 11-125 cm/s. What amount of Zinc and in what form will clear out the artery of build-up? The [R] carotid...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

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Welcome on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would not recommend exceeding the...

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I have just had stents put in because of clogged artieries in the celiac area. After eating I had a weird strong warm hot sensation travel up my...

doctor1 MD

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

I passed carefully through your recent clinical symptomatology and would...

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