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You've probably heard of coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries leading to your heart become clogged with fatty deposits called plaques.
Treatment of carotid artery disease usually involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications and, in some cases, surgery.
In its early stages, carotid artery disease often doesn't produce any signs or symptoms. You and your doctor may not know you have carotid artery disease until it's serious enough to deprive your brain of blood. If that happens, you may develop signs and symptoms such as:
Sudden weakness, numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, typically on one side of your body
Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others
Sudden blindness in one eye
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, you may be having a stroke. Seek immediate help.
Normal, healthy carotid arteries - like any other healthy artery - are smooth and flexible and provide a clear pathway for blood flow. Your carotid arteries carry oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to your cerebral cortex and other vital brain structures, which are responsible for your day-to-day functioning.
Over time, however, the carotid arteries can become stiff and narrow due to a gradual accumulation of plaques, a process called atherosclerosis. Plaques consist of clumps of cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue and other cellular debris that gather at microscopic injury sites within the artery. When a lot of these plaques accumulate, narrowing the carotid artery and substantially restricting blood flow; doctors label this as carotid artery disease.
The most serious complication of carotid artery disease is stroke. There are different ways carotid artery disease can increase your risk of stroke:
Reduced blood flow.
Ruptured plaque.
Blood clot blockage.
A stroke can leave you with permanent brain damage and muscle weakness. In severe cases, it can be fatal.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
The goal in treating carotid artery disease is preventing stroke. The method of treatment depends on how narrow your arteries have become. In mild to moderate cases, lifestyle changes and medications may be sufficient to prevent stroke. If blockage is severe or if you've already had a TIA or stroke, surgery or a stenting procedure may be necessary.
Lifestyle changes
Quitting smoking, losing weight, eating healthy foods and exercising regularly are important steps in reducing the stress on your arteries and slowing the progression of atherosclerosis. Lowering the sodium content of your food also may help.
It's also key to manage any chronic conditions you may have, as prescribed by your doctor. If you have high blood pressure, it's important that you stay at or under your blood pressure goal. Similarly, it's important to control your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes, or lower your cholesterol if you have high cholesterol levels.
Medications
Surgical Procedures
Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid angioplasty and stenting
NATURAL HEALING WITHOUT SURGERY
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Constricted, obstructed arteries can be treated without surgery.
The most serious complication of carotid artery disease is stroke. There are different ways carotid artery disease can increase your risk of stroke:
