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Need Someone Knowledgeable In Cardiology?
I need someone knowledgeable in Cardiology . My family doctor has suggested I were compression hosiery at 15-20 weight thigh high stockings due to a mild blockage in my artieries. In fact that I should where the all day long not just for walking the treadmill at the work out center. Any thoughts. The blockage is in my neck area.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
Dear sir/madam
Blockage might not be in neck area, To know it you might need carotid doppler scanning. So dont worry.
But blockage in the lower limbs also very dangerous, dont neglect it. It is advisible to wear stockings all the time.
Thanks
Blockage might not be in neck area, To know it you might need carotid doppler scanning. So dont worry.
But blockage in the lower limbs also very dangerous, dont neglect it. It is advisible to wear stockings all the time.
Thanks
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