Carotid stenosis
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Also known as: carotid artery diseaseContent medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptomsSymptomsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Carotid stenosis, seek medical attention immediately.It is a gradual progressive condition and early stages may not show any symptoms. The first sign could beStrokeTransient ischemic attacks (TIA) Stroke Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) Carotid arteries are the two major arteries which carry blood from the heart to the brain. Major cause of carotid artery disease is atherosclerosis (build up of plague) in these arteries and it usually begins in early adulthood. Atherosclerosis is caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol damaging the inner walls of the artery Heart diseases increase the risk of developing carotid stenosis Carotid aneurysm and fibromuscular dysplasia also can cause carotid stenosis Risk factors include Coronary artery disease Obesity A family history of carotid stenosis Age - weakened arteries with increase in age Maintain a healthy weight Quit smoking Eat healthy foods- fruits and vegetables Avoid consuming excessive alcohol Reduce salt intake Limit fat and cholesterol containing food Do not smoke Exercise regularly Decreased blood flow to the brain Stroke Rupture and fragmentation of plaques which can block smaller arteries
Stroke
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
Carotid arteries are the two major arteries which carry blood from the heart to the brain. Major cause of carotid artery disease is atherosclerosis (build up of plague) in these arteries and it usually begins in early adulthood.
Atherosclerosis is caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol damaging the inner walls of the artery
Heart diseases increase the risk of developing carotid stenosis
Carotid aneurysm and fibromuscular dysplasia also can cause carotid stenosis
Risk factors include
Coronary artery disease
Obesity
A family history of carotid stenosis
Age - weakened arteries with increase in age
Maintain a healthy weight
Quit smoking
Eat healthy foods- fruits and vegetables
Avoid consuming excessive alcohol
Reduce salt intake
Limit fat and cholesterol containing food
Do not smoke
Exercise regularly
Decreased blood flow to the brain
Rupture and fragmentation of plaques which can block smaller arteries
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