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carotid artery disease
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carotid artery disease
by ed, Oct 30, 1999 12:00AM
When I am stuck in traffic or subject to similar frustrations, I often feel a tightening in my neck, in the region of my carotid arteries. Could this be the arteries themselves, or is it more likely a muscular sensation? If it is the arteries, is it an increase in blood pressure that I feel? This is not a new experience for me; it's been that way as long as I can recall.
Is this kind of stress physically harmful? Can such stress induce a TIA or stroke? The feeling usually subsides within a few minutes, but sometimes it may take a half hour or so, following a really exasperating situation.
I have been diagnosed with moderate stenosis of my external carotid arteries. What is the typical prognosis and treatment for this condition?
I have recently experienced one or two very mild TIAs, but my cardiologist attributes them to a severely regurgitant mitral valve. I’ll soon be having surgery at CCF to repair or replace the valve. I’m otherwise in good health. Fortunately, my coronary arteries are clean.
Is this kind of stress physically harmful? Can such stress induce a TIA or stroke? The feeling usually subsides within a few minutes, but sometimes it may take a half hour or so, following a really exasperating situation.
I have been diagnosed with moderate stenosis of my external carotid arteries. What is the typical prognosis and treatment for this condition?
I have recently experienced one or two very mild TIAs, but my cardiologist attributes them to a severely regurgitant mitral valve. I’ll soon be having surgery at CCF to repair or replace the valve. I’m otherwise in good health. Fortunately, my coronary arteries are clean.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Nov 01, 1999 12:00AM
, Nov 01, 1999 12:00AM
It is probably not the carotid arteries causing the pain - more likely muscular. These can progress and steps such as diet and exercise should be taken. If you are having valve surgery here we will evaluate the carotids pre-op to ensure no intervention needs to be taken prior to surgery.
Member Comments (6)
by don, Oct 31, 1999 12:00AM
Under right and left internal carotid artery -B-mode spectral analysis say "a diameter of reduction of 0-19%". Also there is a word tortous under the right internal carotid artery. Under right and left vertebral arteries says a "patient c artegrach". There is a dash over the letter c. What does "patient c artegrach" under vertebral arteries means? Although "a diameter of reduction of 0-19%" is in internal carotid arteries,what does a word "tortous" under right internal cartoid artery means?Are blockages of vertebral(does not say in %) arteries just as bad as carotid arteries?Thank you.Don
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Nov 01, 1999 12:00AM
, Nov 01, 1999 12:00AM
Hi Don, You need to discuss the results with the doctor who ordered the test.
by ed, Nov 06, 1999 12:00AM
What does a dash over a letter c mean when written by doctors?Does it mean "with" or "without"?Thank you. Ed
by ed, Nov 06, 1999 12:00AM
What does a dash over a letter c mean when written by doctors?Does it mean "with" or "without"?Thank you. Ed
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Nov 08, 1999 12:00AM
, Nov 08, 1999 12:00AM
With from the Latin con.
