blockage in his carotid artery . Seeing a vascular surgeon in 4 weeks. He had his last Prednisone Friday am. Was also put on Lipitor . Should he be seen? ... View answer

I have 75% blockage left carotid artery 53 female do I need surgery? ... View answer

Having fluttering sensation on right side of neck for last 3 days since getting a CT scan (possible TIA ). 50-60% blockage in R carotid. Left carotid had endarterectomy , clean. What is going on? ... View answer

I have been dizzy for the past few days. Today my left carotid is burning radiating up into my jaw with tingling on left arm. Does this indicate blockage in ny carotid or worse, stroke symptoms? ... View answer

I have 70 % blockage in my left carotid artery . What would be my next steps for treatment ? ... View answer

I am a 60 year old African American Female. I take lipitor for cholesterol blockage. I have intracranial stenosis and recently small stroke and had a stint placed on 3/15. I also had an left carotid ... View answer

% of blockage. 2. Thrombotic plaque is seen in the Osti of Left Internal Carotid artery leading to 50-60% blockage. 3. Atheromstous plaque is seen right common Carotid artery and external... View answer

Can Lipitor reduce soft plaque ... I have had blurry vision and doctor metioned I could be prone to Cholestrol - testing tomorrow - but want to know if Lipitor can correct Carotid diseas or such or is... View answer

what procedure is recommended for a 79 year old patient with 75% blockage in Right carotid artery and 95% blockage in left carotid artery who also has congestive heart failure and irregular... View answer

I have rheumatoid arthritis am on Humera and methotrexate. I have a 90% blockage in on e of my carotid arteries. Being given the option of carotid endarterectomy using a patch or carotid artery ... View answer