angiogram of 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 never had any health problems before, he doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, he undergone treatment, what is my doubt is, is this lead to any lifethreat. how to prevent it. Does he needs an angiogram every year?

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.

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?

The results of stenosis of each coronary artery and LVEF (heart failure) were correlated to carotid artery stenosis but no association was found to cerebrovascular parameters. Only severity of coronary artery disease and the Gensini score (a scoring system for evaluating collateral circulation of the coronary arteries) associated with disturbed cerebrovascular reactivity. Carotid artery stenosis was associated with decreased cerebrovascular parameters.

Source is Mayo Clinic they recommend if carotid artery stenosis has never caused symptoms, the artery should be repaired if its diameter narrows by 50 percent or more. If the artery is narrowed by more than 50 percent but less than 70 percent, repairing the artery may help prevent future problems. Artery Narrowed Less Than 50 Percent There is no proven benefit from intervention to repair an artery that is narrowed less than 50 percent.

My echo and EKG looked normal, blood tests were normal but an angiogram revealed a sorry state of a left coronary artery. So when people feel something like sudden shortness of breath and chest pains, it doesn't mean nothing has gone wrong simply because a few simple tests say so. They should take the matter seriously and determine the exact cause.

max peak systolic velocity of the internal carotid artery is 108 cm/s. max peak systolic velocity of the external carotid artery is 128 cm/s L-demonstrates irregular plaque formaton. common carotid 113 cm/s internal carotid artery 97 cm/s external carotid artery 111 cm/s Vertebral arteries demonstrate normal flow & direction bilaterally R carotid system moderate atherosclerosis is present, less than 50% in the internal carotid artery.

My 5 mm annie on the internal carotid has the ophthalmic artery coming out the side of it. The doctor who did my angiogram told me it wasn't treatable through endovascular means like coiling because it would cut off blood to the eye. The surgeon also told me a craniotomy and clipping is riskier than leaving it alone and monitoring it. At my one year follow-up, the CT Angiogram showed no changes.

I am 68 years old. Recently I had a CV VAS CAROTID BILATERAL test How concern should I be? can this condition be reverse or prevent from getting worse? Conclusions of the test < 50% right internal carotid artery stenosis. < 50% left internal carotid artery stenosis. Antegrade flow noted in the vertebral arteries. There is heterogeneous, irregular atherosclerotic plaque noted in bilateral internal carotid arteries. RIGHT VELOCITIES LEFT VELOCITIES Proximal CCA = 106/26 cm/sec.

Malformation of the internal carotid artery can be tortuous (twist and turns of the vessel)or have kinks. It is not a common condition, but a tortuous carotid artery can/will reduce blood flow to the brain. Ectatic indicates some enlargement. "Some patients with kinks of the internal carotid artery will have episodes of cerebrovascular insufficiency related to the position of their heads.

I was diagnosed with FMD 3 months ago and have a stent in my left illiac artery. I do not know yet what other arteries may be affected. 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.

The results of your carotid doppler suggest that you have a mild degree of atherosclerosis in your right distal and right proximal internal carotid artery, and moderate degree of atherosclerosis in your right external carotid artery. This does not represent any significant degree of disease or obstruction that would warrant intervention. It is important that you continue a heart healthy lifestyle including low fat, low sodium diet with good blood pressure control and cardiovascular exercise.

I am from India, right side Internal Carotid artery of my father aged 66 years is found to be blocked 100%. Is there any way out to clear the blockage. His left side ICA,Main and ECA has normal flow.

Did your doctor say anymore about location and type of annie on the carotid artery? Was it diagnosed via an angiogram? If you know it was not there 2 years ago then getting a second opinion seems like the wise thing to do ;-) You take care and follow up if you don't mind. I am asking medhelp to start a forum specifically for aneurysms, hopefully we will see it soon.

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.

Results came back stating that I need to get an MRA because results were consistent with moderate stenosis of left common carotid artery. (Mild intimal thickening without plaque formation, moderately elevated) I thing is, is that there is no plaque. My arteries have just been narrowing I guess? I tried googling information but every result I've gotten connects with plaque. Any information would be helpful! Thanks!

Firstly I only know of one Carotid artery on each side of the neck, not two. I would question why he said this. I think basically what has turned events is the fact that the blockage on the left side has been seen as too much of a risk to leave alone. With no blood supplied from the right, if the left blocks then death is imminent. I have found through experience that a Cardiologist will not say he can do something if he cannot.

I am so confused and worried. I am 60 years old and have carotid artery blockages of 50% and 69%. When I asked about surgery to remove the plaque, the cardiologist said that the blood flow was good so surgery is not needed. He said to just watch with ultrasound every 6 months. My deceased father had many tia incidents. I have many health issues, but the thought of a stroke is my worst fear. Has anyone else been told this same thing? Thank you.

Further investigation with duplex carotid ultrasound examination is recommended to rule out the presence of significant right internal carotid artery stenosis. Evidence of sinusitis is seen in the region of the left maxillary sinus. Small retention cyst is also noted at the left maxillary sinus.

My right internal carotid artery has 50-69% stenosis and, in ultrasounds, has been the same numbers for 5 years. My neurologist says I dont have to do anything. My primary Dr. has me taking Lipitor for about that same amount of time for lowering cholesterol. Does Lipitor or any statin help prevent further carotid artery blockage?

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.

.right internal carotid artery transverse part shwed a boney defect posteriorlaterally between it and the middle ear even though both internal carotids are not reaching lateral to the cochlear promontory (not aberrant) .same goes to the left ear but less defect done my the caroted artery.. my question is,, are chiari malformations related to carotid artery defects in the temporal bone in the ear, thanks for any help ????

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