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Endarterectomy

Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of the plaque material that has buildup in the inner lining of the arteries. It is done to restore normal blood flow to the particular organ. It is commonly carried out in the carotid artery or vessels supplying the legs.

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How to prevent the spread of PAD to the rest of my body?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47 year old female, who has had a 90 % blocked carotid artery and subsequent endarterectomy at the age of 42 years. A year later, I had a massive heart attack and 100 % block in my right coronary artery. I was just diagnosed with PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) last week. Additi...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Statins are widely used to treat PAD. Depending on other conditions, antihypertensives and medicines to control blood sugar levels are prescribed to patients with hypertension and diabetes res...  Read Full »

How to cure left-sided paralysis in my mother?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother has left side paralysis since three years. At the very instant she had it, we started physiotherapy. At that time, we also got an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain done, reports of which I am attaching. In the report, it was mentioned that both the internal caroti...  Read Full »


Dr. Nene Devavrat Harihar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The neck doppler needs to be done to estimate the size of the stenosis. If it is more than 70 %, you will need to take her for a carotid endarterectomy procedure. Right now, I suggest the follow...  Read Full »

How to treat the blood clots present in the arteries of the neck?

Query: 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 get any brain stroke, but she has tremors, and sometimes she is unable to move her left hand. We took her to the hospital, and t...  Read Full »


Dr. Arun Tungaria

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

Why do I feel a swelling in the area where I got left carotid endarterectomy?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a left carotid endarterectomy with a dacron patch eight months back. The skin has healed completely, but just under the skin is a very firm 3/4 inch "tubular" mass. The length of the incision is shaped somewhat like a cigar. My question is whether this is, in fact, the carotid arte...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that what you have detected actually after surgery is due to your reconstructed left carotid artery coupled with some surrounding fibrosis which is considered normal and acceptable after such an interv...  Read Full »

Is it possible for the carotid patch to become unattached after carotid endarterectomy?

Query: Hi doctor, I underwent carotid endarterectomy before four months on my right carotid artery. After a doppler test, it showed 90 % stenosis. A patch was used during surgery. It seemed to be fine after surgery. On follow up, I consulted a vascular surgeon. He told me that I have a right and better rec...  Read Full »


Dr. Himanshu Verma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is perfectly normal to have stretching sensation in any surgical area. You may have less sensation in the neck and lower cheek. It is advised to be careful when you shave as you might accidentally cut it.  Read Full »

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