Re: fibromuscular dysplasia carotids

Posted By CCF Neuro MD on June 28, 1997 at 05:55:41:

In Reply to: fibromuscular dysplasia carotids posted by Sharon on June 19, 1997 at 17:18:41:







: Information on FMD




Dear Sharon:
FMD is one of the less common causes of stroke. It results from degeneration and thickening of the vessel wall and is distinct from the garden-variety atherosclerosis. Women get the problem far more frequently than men, and it tends to occur in middle age. Blood vessels commonly involved are the internal carotids in the neck, and the renal arteries (causing high blood pressure). The angiographic appearance is diagnostic, and consists of a long irregular "beaded" narrowing. The condition is often bilateral. There is some association with brain aneurysms and arterial dissection (tearing). Treatment is surgical or endovascular.
I hope this suffices. for more information I may refer you the textbook on stroke by Barnett, et al,  Churchill Livingstone, 1993.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.