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What Causes Atherosclerosis? |
Although the exact cause of atherosclerosis isn't known, studies show that atherosclerosis is a slow, complex disease that may start in childhood. It develops faster as you age. |
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What Is Carotid Artery Disease? |
Carotid artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries in either side of the neck. The common carotid arteries divide into internal carotid arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain, and external carotid arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to your face, scalp, and neck. |
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke? |
The signs and symptoms of a stroke vary. They often develop quickly and may include sudden weakness, paralysis, confusion, trouble speaking, changes in vision, trouble breathing, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and a sudden severe headache. After you’ve had a stroke, you may develop other complications such as blood clots, muscle weakness, problems swallowing, pneumonia, and loss of bladder control. |
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¿Cómo se diagnostica la aterosclerosis? |
El médico diagnostica la aterosclerosis con base en sus antecedentes médicos y familiares, un examen médico y los resultados de una o más pruebas como prueba de sangre, electrocardiograma (ECG), radiografía de tórax, índice tobillo- brazo, ecocardiografía, tomografía computarizada (CT), prueba de esfuerzo y angiografía. |
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How Is Carotid Artery Disease Treated? |
Treatments for carotid artery disease may include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures such as carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. |
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Other Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes |
Physical activity is one part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. |
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Catheter Ablation |
Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses energy to make small scars in your heart tissue to prevent abnormal electrical signals from moving through your heart. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation uses high-energy, locally delivered RF signals to make the scars. Cryoablation uses extremely cold temperatures to make the scars. Sometimes, laser light energy is used. |
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Coronary Angiography |
Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses contrast dye, usually containing iodine, and x ray pictures to detect blockages in the coronary arteries that are caused by plaque buildup. |
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Thoracentesis |
Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. |
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COPD - Signs and Symptoms |
At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease worsens, common signs and symptoms include an ongoing cough (with or without mucus), shortness of breath, wheezing or whistling when breathing, and chest tightness. |
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