Treatments

Carotid Artery Stenosis

Carotid artery stenosis refers to the narrowing or constriction of one or both of the carotid arteries, which are major blood vessels located on each side of the neck. These arteries are responsible for supplying blood to the brain, and when they become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque or atherosclerosis, it can lead to various health risks, particularly stroke.

Stroke

Majority of stroke (paralysis) are caused by blockage or narrowing of blood vessel in neck (carotid arteries). Sometimes these paralysis attacks are reversible called as transient ischemic attack. Transient ischemic attacks are warning signs of coming/impending major and permanent Paralysis. This condition needs immediate attention and medical management.

Symptoms

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face or limbs, often on only one side of the body
• Sudden trouble speaking and understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden dizziness or loss of balance
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
• Recurrent stroke
• Transient slurred speech, blurring of vision or deviation of angle of mouth.
• Recovering hand or leg weakness.

Treatment

• Carotid artery stenting
• Carotid artery endarterectomy (surgery)