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Carotd Artery Blockage & Prolapsed Mitral Valve And A Prior A Fib.

had a stroke 6 months ago and now right carotid artery is 100% blocked arre ther any drug that can help dissolve the blockage. I am on zocor and warfarin. i am a 64 year old female on hbp medicnes also have a prolapsed mitral valve and a prior a fib also have crohns disease
Sun, 27 Feb 2011
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Zocor and warfarin are to stop further episodes of blockage. 100% blocked artery can only be opened surgically. No medicine can open it fully.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Carotd Artery Blockage & Prolapsed Mitral Valve And A Prior A Fib.

Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Zocor and warfarin are to stop further episodes of blockage. 100% blocked artery can only be opened surgically. No medicine can open it fully. Dr. Rakhi Tayal