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Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Treatment

See Stroke.

For additional treatment, anti-hypertensive medication may be needed to control high blood pressure. Medications to control blood cholesterol levels may be required.

Carotid endarterectomy, surgical removal of plaque from the carotid arteries, may be indicated to prevent new strokes from occurring, especially if there is more than 70% of the carotid artery occluded and there are no contraindications (reasons against the surgery) such as coexisting terminal illness or dementia.

Prognosis

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in developed countries. About one-fourth of the sufferers die as a result of the stroke or its complications, about one-half have long-term disabilities, and about one-fourth recover most or all function.

Complications

See Stroke.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms occur.

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