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Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis - Treatment

Treatment:

For specific treatment, see stroke.

Medicine may be prescribed for:

High blood pressure
Cholesterol problem

Surgery to remove the plaque from the carotid (neck) arteries may be needed, especially if more than 70% of the carotid artery is blocked. The procedure is called carotid endarterectomy.

Expectations (prognosis):

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. About 25% of people who have a stroke die from the stroke itself or complications. About half have long-term problems.

However, 25% of people who have a stroke recover most or all of their function.

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms occur.

Carotid stenosis, X-ray of the left artery

Carotid stenosis, X-ray of the right artery

Arteries of the brain

Reviewed last on: 2/20/2007
Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.(April 2006)

References

Mosca L, Banka CL, Benjamin EJ, et al. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women: 2007 Update. Circulation. 2007; Published online before print February 19, 2007.

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