Vascular Surgery |
100% Carotid Artery Blockage09/21/2010 |
Why is surgery not done for 100% carotid artery blockage with stroke symptoms on the left side?
Thank you for visiting NetWellness. When a carotid artery is totally occluded, it is not possible to re-open it, nor is it safe.
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Jean E Starr, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery College of Medicine The Ohio State University |