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Is lipitor or Simcor a medication used for Carotid stenosis?
is lipitor a medication for Carotid stenosis?
Definition of carotid artery stenosis?
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
Is carotid artery stenosis hereditary?
Yes
What does the medical abbreviation cva hx of carotid stenosis mean?
It will read "CVA- Hx of carotid stenosis" The doctor is describing a stroke, with a prior history of a narrowing in some of the main vessels (carotid arteries) running in the neck, which can be due to cholesterol plaque buildups that predispose to strokes.
What is the prognosis for carotid stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
When auscultating the left carotid artery the nurse notes a swishing sound or bruit What would this suggest?
A swishing or bruit sound heard over the carotid is an indication of turbulence in the carotid circulation. The turbulence may be caused by arterial stenosis (narrowing). It is not possible to predict the amount of stenosis present. An ultrasound of the carotid will provide that information
What are the surgical treatments for carotid stenosis?
The first approach is known as microsurgical carotid endarterectomy . The second approach is termed endovascular angioplasty and stenting.
What is the prognosis for carotic stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
How is diagnosis of stenosis performed?
a routine checkup, especially when a detailed history reveals to the doctor that the patient has experienced symptoms of TIA or stroke. The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to blood flow in the carotid artery
What are the symptoms of stenosis?
The most common symptom of spinal stenosis are: leg pain, lower back pain, leg numbness and tingling, limitations in walking. One can have one , all or some of these symptoms at the same time.
What is Moderate degree of spinal stenosis?
Moderate spinal stenosis means that the narrowing of the spinal canal is narrowed to the degree that symptoms are always present. At the moderate stage symptoms include stiffness or numbness in the back or neck, persistent radiating pain, and some loss of flexibility.
What symptoms does Pulmonary stenosis produce?
In cases of mild or moderate stenosis, there are often no symptoms. With more severe obstruction, symptoms include a bluish skin tint and signs of heart failure
