Hi, I was diagnosed with renal artery stenosis last june out of the blue when my bp went up at a routine dental appt. I had normal bp and other values just that prior january (ekg, stress echo, carotid doppler, 24 hr bp monitor, holter monitor, cholesterol was a bit high 245). I did not want to go on meds, so I begged for a renin-aldosterone test and the aldosterone was up, so they did a renal doppler which showed a blocked in the left renal artery that was very severe.
They found a 4mm carotid aneurysm in my scan last week. I am to get a CT Angiogram Wed and then see the neurosurgeon in August. I am on coumadin due to a blood clot in my sagittal sinus (reason why they found the aneurysm) from 2009. Was just wondering if someone has been through this process before and what I need to expect.
I read that it can affect any arteries in the body with the carotid and renal the most common. Mine was affecting my legs and I am supposed to have another angiogram so they can take care of the right illiac.
my Dad is 67 years old and had memory loss ,slurred speech due to two little block in brain and blockage in internal carotid artery . The doppler study and MRI A angiogram showed 100% blockage of left internal carotid artery. The right artery had 30% 40% of block. His colateral blood is normal. he had diabeties and Bp for the past 1 1/2 years. he got blood supply through right arteries..
He has an appointment with a cardiologist this week and I was just wondering if this could be related to the carotid artery somehow or his heart even though all the tests came back fine. He also had a bloody nose this past weekend for for the first time in years (out of nowhere). Should we be concerned?
Vessel occlusion can be identified by a CT angiogram or the invasive procedure by a cath angiogram. Neither test has 100% sensitivity rating, but quite good. Also an EKG can indicate ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart) that may be due to a vessel blockage.
Usually, the tests aren't given unless there is chest pain, shortness of breath, etc., but if there is a family history of CAD and heart problems the testing for plague occluding vessels may be appropriate.
Two years ago, we found my husband's right carotid was 100% blocked and probably had been "for some time". At the same time, the left carotid had a less than 75% blockage. The cardiologist said the right could not be bypassed or repaired in any way, and he said that repairing or bypassing the left side was not a good idea.
t exercise much, but am healthy, not overweight and in good shape. My question is, does carotid artery damage show up on these tests? And if not, what is the next step to check that area....I just need peace of mind...I have an invalided husband, and daughter and little grandaughter living with me, and the stress is huge...although I am of a peaceful nature.
I was in the hospital recently due to vertigo issues. They ran a CT angiogram with contrast. The only thing listed on the radiology report was “minimal calcified plaque in the internal carotid arteries, no significant stenosis”. Does this mean I have heart disease. Also I read that if I have any plaque in my carotids then I most definitely have it in my coronary arteries and it is probably worse. Is this true?
A carotid MRI showed that I have about 50 percent blockage. A stress test revealed an abnormal EKG, with about a 4mm drop in the curve between the pulses. I have a history of high cholesterol and am currently on a cholesterol reducing medication as well as a medication to reduce blood pressure. I was offered several options as the next step and opted for a CT angiogram.
A pain in the right side of neck could be due to carotid artery inflammation or clot or thrombosis. This cannot be just treated with injections into the artery. You would need a carotid artery angiogram. Please consult a vascular specialist regarding this if this is suspected and go about it ASAP.
The other possibility is that you developed wry neck or torticollis. This happens when a neck muscle goes into spasm. It relieves by itself in about 3 days time.
Although these could represent a migraine variant, given your recent history of an acceleration/deceleration injury from your accident, my biggest concern would be for a carotid artery dissection. Essentially, what this means is that the layers within the artery have torn and eventually over time, blood flow may propogate that tear which can result in either blockage of the artery, formation of non-obstructive blood clots, and aneurysm formation.
How did this happen? We now have to get a CT angiogram of the carotid and other heart tests. He is on plavix, no statins. He quit smoking after the stroke. He is upset they won't clear him to take out the gall bladder yet. What are the risks of surgery with his current carotid function (40-45% on the right side) too? Is there an up side to his having some returning blood flow to the left side or do we need to worry more about another stroke??
I am a male 60 year old. Went for a free ultrasound of carotid artery and was given the following
1. no stenosis, no plaque, normal antegrade flow , no subclavian steal.
2. ica/caa ratio right .63 ica/caa ratio left .91
3. mild intimal thickening l>r possible cardiac disease process
Is this report good for a person of my age? I'm concerned with item 3 - What is your opinion?
I was in the hospital recently due to vertigo issues. They ran a CT angiogram with contrast. The only thing listed on the radiology report was “minimal calcified plaque in the internal carotid arteries, no significant stenosis”. Does this mean I have heart disease. Also I read that if I have any plaque in my carotids then I most definitely have it in my coronary arteries and it is probably worse. Is this true?
has ordered is a CT angiogram to check arteries, etc. I am very worried about the exposure of radiation that this test gives off.
I also had a CTA of the Aortic Arch and Head back in 2009 when my doctor was worried about a carotid bruit that he kept hearing in my right neck. That test proved ok and it was determined that the bruit was coming from my mitral valve regurgitation that was radiating sound up to the carotids.
Hi there. Carotid artery occlusive is a permanent but treatable condition. The most usual method of surgery, carotid endarterectomy aims to remove the plaque from the artery. Balloon angioplasty with the placement of a stent may be advised. If the carotid artery is, 100% blocked then it is unlikely that any thing could clear it since the risk of stroke is too high during or after surgery. Maximum efforts are taken to keep the opposite artery patent.
Has anyone had an angiogram with the catheter inserted in arm or neck instead of the groin? I don't think I could take the groin without serious nerve spasms.
If a carotid artery is occluded (completely blocked), nothing can be done surgically to unblock it. It is simply too risky because the blockage cannot be pinpointed with an angiogram. In your case the left side will sufficiently supply the brain with blood so take care of it.
nearly 5 yrs. ago our daughter, aged 31, suffered dissections to her left carotid artery and the vertebral arteries at the base of her skull. she had strokes from which she recovered quite well.
just over a month ago, she suffered dissection of her right carotid artery and it has a pseudoaneurysm. no stroke this time as she was on a low dose aspirin. surgery or a stent were considered too risky to do. she had 2 blood flow to the brain tests and all appears well.
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