Carotid Artery Disease

Also called Carotid Artery Stenosis, it is the narrowing or blockage of the carotid arteries, usually caused by Atherosclerosis. It can restrict or stop the blood flow to the brain resulting in a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or even a stroke.

Signs & Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face or limbs, often on only one side of the body
Sudden trouble speaking and understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden dizziness, fainting or loss of balance
Severe headache with no known cause

Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Endarterectomy

It is a surgical procedure to remove the plaque that’s blocking the artery. The surgeon makes an incision in the artery over the blocked area. The plaque buildup is then physically peeled out and the artery is closed with tiny sutures.

Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting

This is used in cases where the blockage is difficult to reach through Carotid Endarterectomy. A tiny balloon is threaded by a catheter to the blockage area and is inflated once in place. This inflation helps in widening the artery which is then supported in its position with a stent.

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