Carotid Artery Disease Flashcards
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Atherosclerosis resulting in plaques that consist of necrotic cells, lipids and cholesterol crystals.
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Signs and Symptoms
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Transient visual loss ( Amaurosis Fugax) TIA Cerebral infarction Slurred speech Weakness in extremities Confusion, memory loss Loss of consciousness
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Risk Factors
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Smoking
Dyslipidemia
Hypertension
Diabetes
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Diagnostics
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CBC, CMP, Lipid Profile, Coagulation studies EKG Carotid duplex CT MRI/MRA
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Management of Carotid Artery Disease
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Depends on the severity
Meds- antiplatelets such as aspirin, plavix
Anticoagulants to reduce stroke risk
Surgery- carotid angioplasty and stenting
Carotid endarterctomy
