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Suggest Treatment For Blocked In Left Artery
I recently had a carotid ultrasound and the Dr told me I was 100% blocked in left artery and 100% clean in left artery where I had surgery 4 years ago. He told me that surgery was not an option. I want to know why? Am I a time bomb waiting for a stroke to happen?
Mon, 9 May 2016
Two lefts,
I assume that one of those arteries is the "right" one.
You are not a time bomb. Your physician is following widespread recommendations in avoiding surgery and other options. He/she is taking the safest and most recommended path for your safety. Of course, this doesn't mean ignoring the "easy" things like diet and exercise that are just as important as surgery.
Lastly, any time you see a doctor, after giving your name, you should be sure that the new doctor is aware of this finding.
I assume that one of those arteries is the "right" one.
You are not a time bomb. Your physician is following widespread recommendations in avoiding surgery and other options. He/she is taking the safest and most recommended path for your safety. Of course, this doesn't mean ignoring the "easy" things like diet and exercise that are just as important as surgery.
Lastly, any time you see a doctor, after giving your name, you should be sure that the new doctor is aware of this finding.
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