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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

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Dr. Shanthi.E

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Smoking And Artery Blockage

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Dr. Benard Shehu MD

BP (118/57 - controlled)... 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with claudication and a moderate blockage in left femoral artery . I began walking and now walk a minimum of 4 times a week briskly for about 40 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain MD

can a carodid artery blockage influence walking? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Raju A.T MD

burping. I'm told I have IBS. Gall bladder was removed in 1998 MI in 1991 at which time I quit smoking, developed PAD and had surgery on the femoral artery in 2010. First time plaque was removed, developed a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivan Romic MD

I have 75% blockage left carotid artery 53 female do I need surgery? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan Romic ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

I have 70 % blockage in my left carotid artery . What would be my next steps for treatment ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Priyanka Yadav MD

. Apparently he s been smoking pot for years- he s 46 and started in his teens. I would assume he needs to stop smoking, isn t that right? Also, he has a 70% blockage in an artery, would that... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Priyanka Yadav ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.  Riyanka Chail MD

said that her carotid artery is 95% blocked? If she does not have the procedure and get stents put in what are her chances of having a stroke ? She is 70 and stopped smoking 5 years ago and is about 40 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Riyanka Chail ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Riyanka Chail MD

What two life threatening conditions can result from a blockage in an artery? What two life threatening conditions can result from a blockage in an artery? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Riyanka Chail ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Naresh ruparelia MD

Dad have reported with 80-90 % blockage in artery what should be ideal treatment except angioplasty and stents? Dad have reported with 80-90 % blockage in artery what should be ideal treatment... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naresh ruparelia ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Anantharamakrishnan MD

Hi, Recently my father had gone through engiography and it was discovered that his main artery had 80 - 90% of blockage. The doctor advised us to place two stunts in his artery as the blockage... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anantharamakrishnan ( Cardiologist)