we are trying to find out if anything can be done after being diagnosed with a clogged vein in the left side of your neck, all other veins in the neck are open. a stroke did occur and there is some difficulty in expressing thouhgts but that seems to get better each day.
2006-11-01 03:24:56 · 6 answers · asked by praise47 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I wouldn't know what to tell you; the best way to find out what to do is go to www.webmd.com.
2006-11-01 03:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by karma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a medical procedure that can be performed on the corotid artery (one on either side of the neck) to open the artery up & clean it out, sort of with a scalpal), just like they do on a heart artery. Usually only applies to people age 80+, but can also occur in much younger people. Typically, the artery in question may have to be somethinglike 85% clogged, or higher, before the doctors will elect to recommend this surgery.
2006-11-01 03:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by Bill R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would look for better sources than yahoo answers. Start with the Mayo clinic, or track down a couple of dozen doctors who specialize in strokes. There are all sorts of ideas about what needs to be done in the weeks and months following a stroke, so time is of the essence.
2006-11-01 03:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The procedure is an endarterectomy. An occluded internal or external carotid artery can lead to stroke. Its probably an artery, not a vein, thats occluded. A stroke is caused by the lack of oxygen to the brain. Get it taken care of. Strokes can be prevented.
2006-11-01 04:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom just went through the same thing last week. After spending a 3 days in the hospital, they let her come home. She still can't use her left hand, and forgets sentences before she even finishes them. One of her scans showed a blocked artery in her neck. I think surgery would fix it, but she's a stubborn lady who don't like surgeries.
And mom, if this happens to be you, I'm sorry, but it's the truth. And stay at home!!!
2006-11-01 03:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by I_didn't_do_it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a hard call for a doctor to make nowadays. They sometimes go in and do a scraping which like the other person said other things can result...Prayers...The doctor will let you know of the pros and cons
2006-11-01 05:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋