Carotid artery stenosis Health Feed

Carotid artery disease occurs when an oily, waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are arteries that supply oxygenated blood to your brain, face, scalp, and neck.
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.

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Very little chance. Angiogram, ECG echo can detect what has already occurred, they cannot predict the future. Cholesterol measurement is advised for prediction, but is almost worthless. Don't rely on check ups, focus on healthy lifestyle. Reduce sugar jaggery alcohol and starchy foods in diet. Balanced diet is healthier than restricted diet. Some mild or moderate exercise. Best wishes.

The Doppler is a reasonably sensitive test for carotid blocks and your. Doctor is right in saying that a complete block cannot be reopened. The blood thinners and looking at a healthier lifestyle with respect to. Controlling cholesterol is the way forward.

Yes definitely we have herbal medicine for you. Send your details like weight in kg and height in cm.
We provide ayurvedic medicines that keeps your vessels clean.
So that you can not require further angiography n plasty also.
For healthy life you must go for herbal remedies.

Breathing difficulties, allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, pale skin, unusual bleeding or bruising, blisters on skin, dark red spots under the skin, confusion, allergic reactions like swelling of face, bleeding and/or bruising have been associated with the injection, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, dizziness, burning and itching.

Hi lybrate-user.
1. (eecp) enhanced external counterpulsation may stimulate the opening, or formation of, small branches of blood vessels (collaterals) to create natural bypass around narrowed or blocked arteries. Little expensive non invasive procedure.
2.(ptca) percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to open up blocked coronary arteries, allowing blood to circulate unobstructed to the heart muscle.

Need assessed for primary source. May be dvt, cardiac or pelvis artery. Need some prophylactive treatment.

Kindly show me a photograph & digital x rays of affected part.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful
use no pillow under the head.
Do hot fomantation.
Ibuprofen 200mg od & sos x 5days.
Bio d3 max 1tab od x10.
Do neck, back & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
You will need other supportive medicines also.<...more

A 90% blockage is sure indication for angioplasty/bypass. Yes before any such procedure you need fresh angiogram.