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What Are the Treatments for Carotid Artery Blockage?

April 26, 2017Artery blockage Carotid treatments

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What Are the Treatments for Carotid Artery Blockage?

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Blockages of the carotid artery are a leading cause of stroke. Lifestyle changes and medications can prevent and treat blockages of the two largest blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. When blockages become large, patients require one of two surgeries to clear the material that is impeding blood flow from the heart and lungs to the brain.