Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Carotid Stenosis
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Overview
Narrowing of the blood vessels (carotid arteries) in the neck restricting the blood flow to brain and head.
Symptoms
Early stages do not show any symptoms and most often the first symptom would be stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA, a temporary shortage of blood flow to the brain).
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Causes
Caused by cholesterol build-up in the blood vessels (atherosclerosis).
Diagnosis
Imaging tests are done to check for the changes in the affected blood vessels.
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Highlights
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Diagnosed by medical professional
- Often requires lab test or imaging
- Can last several years or be lifelong
- Common for ages 50 and older
- Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
- Family history may increase likelihood
- Urgent medical attention recommended
Medications
Anticoagulants: Drugs used to prevent thickening of blood and clot formation.
Heparin . Warfarin
Antiplatelet: Drugs used to avoid aggregation of platelets.
Aspirin
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