Can blood clots in arteries of the neck be treated?

Question

Hi doctor,

My mother has blood clots in the left and some right side arteries around the neck. The blood is not going to the brain from these clotted arteries. She did not have any brain stroke, but she has tremors, and sometimes she is unable to move her left hand. We took her to the hospital, and the doctor gave her an injection to remove the clots through her thigh, but it was unsuccessful. The clots are still there, and she is taking tablets. She also has diabetes.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I think you are talking about carotid vessel disease, with blockage on both sides. Management depends on the degree of blockage in an investigation called an angiography. So, the next step is to get a CT (Computed Tomography) or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) angiography.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Yes, carotid vessel disease is curable with a surgery called carotid endarterectomy. But before that, please consult a neurophysician or neurosurgeon, so that they can clinically examine the patient and advise on proper investigations. CT and MRI angiography are usually required, but DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography) could be better. It all depends on how your neuro physician or neurosurgeon, or interventional neuroradiologist, approaches the case.

Thank you.