Carotid Artery Stenosis

Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of large arteries supplying blood in the brain and face.

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What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

The Carotid arteries are the major blood vessels in the neck supplying blood to the brain, neck and face.

Carotid Artery Stenosis is a narrowing of these large arteries usually as a result of a build-up of plaque within the arteries which can worsen over time causing them to block and lead to a stroke.

Symptoms of Carotid Artery Stenosis

There are several symptoms of Carotid Artery Stenosis, most of which can come on quite suddenly. This is an impending stroke:

  • Weakness or numbness in the face, arms or legs
  • Trouble speaking
  • Vision problems in vision in one or both eyes
  • Dizziness
  • Severe headache
  • Drooping in one side of the face

How serious is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Carotid artery disease is one of the most common causes of strokes, and if you have had a stroke in the front of the brain, your Consultant will ensure this is assessed.

The data for looking for the Carotid Artery Stenosis if you do not have symptoms is weaker.

There are several tests your consultant can do to help determine Carotid Artery Stenosis.

Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis can be treated with:

  • Medical Therapy – treating with anti-platelet medication, statins, controlling blood pressure.
  • Carotid Artery Stenting – this is placed from the groin, to open up the artery, and reduce longer term risk.
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) – this is still the standard treatment for Carotid Artery Stenosis.

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Condition overview
Carotid Artery Stenosis

Causes

Usually as a result of a build-up of plaque with...

Symptoms

Include weakness or numbness in the face, arms o...

Treatment

Medical Therapy, Carotid Artery Stenting, Caroti...

Carotid Artery Stenosis Specialists

Our Heart Health specialists at OneWelbeck in London are leaders in their field. They are equipped with the latest diagnostic medical technology at custom-built, day-case facilities to investigate any symptoms and ensure you receive the best available care.

Professor Ramzi Khamis

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Exercise Intolerance, Cardiac CT, Complex Coronary Intervention.

Dr Deven Patel

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Complex Coronary Intervention, Breathlessness, CT Coronary Angiography and Calcium Scoring, Cardiac CT Angiography, Cardiology, Minimally Invasive Interventional Procedures for Heart Valves, Chest Pain, Palpitations, Coronary Artery Disease, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Hypertension, Heart Health, Pacemakers, Angina, Arrhythmias.

Dr Iqbal Malik

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Coronary Artery Disease, Structural Heart Disease including PFO, ASD and the TAVI procedure, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Breathlessness, Chest Pain, Blood Pressure, Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, Stroke, Heart Health, Valve Disease, Angina, Para-Valvular Leak Closure.

Professor Riyaz Patel

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Breathlessness, Palpitations, Preventative Cardiology, Cardiovascular Genetics, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Cholesterol Disorders, Blood Pressure, Cardiac CT Angiography, Stress Echocardiography, Cardiology.

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