20-30% stenosis....what does this mean?

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20-30% stenosis....what does this mean?

ok here is full question....MRangio of chest-carotids show web like signal void involving the proximal left common cortoid appearance on 4th images appears different from MRA of neck with between 20-30% stenosis no evidence for arterial dissestion and no annurism....what the hell does all of this mean?

2007-10-29 12:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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stenosis is another word for obstruction. The left common carotid artery has a bit of an obstruction, will likely be handled medically.

2007-10-29 12:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Stenosis is narrowing......this person is developing a blocked artery.....there are several treatment options.

2007-10-29 19:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋