Wednesday, April 15, 2009


~What is Carotid Artery Disease?~
Your left carotid artery originates off of your aortic arch and your right carotid artery originates off of your brachiocephalic artery. The purpose of these two arteries is to carry oxygenated blood to your head and brain. Atherosclerosis is when these arteries slowly become clogged with plaque and begin to harden; this is when problems arise. With the narrowing of these arteries adequate blood flow does not reach the head and brain causing a stroke. Carotid Artery Disease is when this process takes place. It is dependent upon age, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and the amount of physical activity the person does.

~Symptoms~
With Carotid Artery Disease symptoms are going to be dependent upon the percentage of blockage in the carotid artery. Symptoms are those that go along with strokes and TIAs. The patient may experience numbness, weakness, vision problems, and speech difficulties.

~Treatments~
When treating a Carotid Artery blockage there are a few different options but the goal is always the same...to prevent a stroke. Your doctor may have you change your lifestyle. Ex. weight lose, quitting smoking, healthier food options, exercise, etc. Medications can be prescribed to break up the clot or blood thinners to prevent more blockage. If these do not work, surgery is an option. Endarterectomy and stent placement are the two most common treatments for a blocked carotid artery.

Information from MayoClinic.com & image from
http://www.virchicago.com/images/carotid-before-after.jpg

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