Could High White Blood Count Be Attributed To Carotid Artery Blockage?
No. Elevated White Blood Counts occur with several etiologies, but is most commonly associated with an infection. A routine check of the Complete Blood Count (CBC) showing an elevated white blood cell count would not necessarily be related to carotid artery blockage. During an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), however, an elevated white blood cell count could be used to predict how much damage has occurred and how the course of recovery would be, but it is not specifically used for this purpose. There are many other blood tests that are better predictors for the course of recovery after a heart attack. Risk factors for carotid artery disease are similar to those for coronary artery disease. Therefore, people with one condition often have the other. A complete medical history and screening examinations such as a duplex carotid ultrasound are the best course of action to determine the extent of carotid artery blockage. “Health Yes! Medical Advisory Board” Did you know that scre
