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Carotid Artery Stenosis
Dre Sotiria Mastoraki, MD, PhD
Characterized by the narrowing or occlusion of the carotid arteries due to atherosclerosis. This increases the risk of stroke.
Symptoms
Often asymptomatic until complications arise, such as:
• Weakness or numbness in the face or limbs
• Difficulty speaking or understanding
• Blurred vision or loss of vision in one eye
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Weakness or numbness in the face or limbs
• Difficulty speaking or understanding
• Blurred vision or loss of vision in one eye
• Dizziness or loss of balance
Management
• Conservative: Lifestyle changes and medication.
• Surgical: Carotid endarterectomy or angioplasty with stenting.
• Surgical: Carotid endarterectomy or angioplasty with stenting.
