Re: fibromuscular dysplasia carotids

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Posted by CCF Neuro MD on August 11, 1997 at 23:16:24:

In Reply to: fibromuscular dysplasia carotids posted by sed on July 15, 1997 at 15:31:58:

Would like to find anyone that has knowledge of the disease, its cause,
treatment, and prognosis. Is there an individual struggling with the same
disease? Is there a doctor that has done research or is very familiar with
FMD?

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Hello, Sed,
Fibromuscular dysplagia (FMD) is a noninflammatory arterial disease of unknown causes. It is an uncommon disease. However, the incidence has been increasing recently largely attributing to the improved arteriographic technigques. It can involve both systemic (renal, most common) arteries and cervicocerebral (internal carotids, most common) arteries. The pathology has been described as narrowed arterial segments with degeneration of elastic tissue resulting in focal weakening and enlargement of the lumen. The treatment is either excision of the affected segments or conservative therapy, depending on if the FMD is neurologically symptomatic. Some newer techniques have been used to dilate the affected vessels from inside the arteries with reported lower risk than with excision. I am not aware of any association or organization on FMD. However, the top level of professional help is always available at our Cleveland Clinic Foundation. You are welcome to visit the department of neurology at your convenience. Please call toll free (800) 223-2273 ext. 49995 for an appointment. Good luck.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for the diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.

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