Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment | Q&A

[@hpman2391]

Just got my left side done after mini stoke TIA, was scared but it was a pice of cake. Out for two hrs. This was on 11/16/22 home the next day. Now in a month I get the right one done. Thanks for your precise communication 👏

[@inthewoodshed9611]

Thanks for sharing

[@georgeannekaufman4867]

This is priceless, clearly presented information. This doctor is A+ at explaining this. Many thanks.

[@trieucao2328]

This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "hardening of the arteries causes" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

[@agiewily3199]

Many thanks, been searching for "blood pressure in arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great success with it.

[@guineapigshavetakenovermyl6602]

totally agree. my dad is getting endarectomy soon.

[@Zgzgzgk]

How about your father ?

[@nancygonzalez-qy9yz]

Thank you sir, I have to have the carotid duplex done in two weeks and you just put my mind at ease.

[@AlexisAriasX]

I hope your surgery went well, sending you love

[@sergeydzema5569]

Many thanks, I've been looking for "hardening veins and arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

[@tatyanadavydenko2739]

Winner of a video, I been tryin to find out about "can we remove plaque in your arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

[@tonylars4128]

Just wonderful, been searching for "alcohol cleans arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.

[@jkings6602]

Many thanks, I've been looking for "what is hardening of the arteries in the brain" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got cool success with it.

[@ilianadiaz8039]

Thank you for your dedication, and the Missions of John Hopkins caring about “patients as people”.

[@chefsheila11]

Very good explaination of what a corotid artery is thank you.

[@vb7guy]

I have talked to surgeons from MedStar Washington & Inova and they all say I'm high risk for another stroke so this procedure can't be done on 100% blocked Artery. If this can be done, i would consider it a miracle and life saver

[@jerseytony1]

THANK YOU. All doctors should be like you!!

[@digiwhite6470]

This was great, thanks, been searching for "can we remove plaque in your arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.

[@inthewoodshed9611]

What a wonderful and inspiring doctor! Thank you - I am high risk for stroke.

[@w8lftr]

Just had a stroke 3 weeks ago from blocked artery, 80-90% Having surg in 2 days. Had ultrasound 4 years ago with nothing showing. In that time has increased dramatically. Vascular surgeon and cardiologist have listened and no swooshing sounds. I guess I have a a silent one. LIttle to no lasting effects from the stroke but this is scaring the hell out of me. I am sleeping more than being awake. Don't know if I will have another stoke before surg. I am just so tired all the time. I am afraid to fall asleep since not knowing If I will wake up again. Can't wait till this is over to try and lead a somewhat normal life again. Always exercised and watched my diet. I feel so weak and helpless now.

[@ByGraceBeauty]

w8lftr how did it go?

[@hanelisevanderhoven2185]

w8lftr hi how did the surgery go?

[@uhhgreetings1954]

He hasn’t replied, for years now. He’s dead

[@sebs2306live2]

How are you feeling now ?

[@sebs2306live2]

@@uhhgreetings1954 What's the reason you're on this thread ?

[@Diamondtree31]

Thx 4 this video. Greatings from Argentina.

[@AntonioGonzalez-cu5lt]

Appreciate video content! Sorry for chiming in, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Patlarny Bloods Victory Principle (search on google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for preventing toxic blood and heart desease minus the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my friend at last got great results with it.

[@henryzhang9915]

Exactly what I need to hear, many thx doc.

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

THANK YOU DOCTOR I BELEAVE I MAY HAVE THIS

[@AudiophileTubes]

I also plan to go down to 180 pounds by Spring next year.

[@heynermesias439]

Great Video! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Patlarny Bloods Victory Principle (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great one of a kind guide for preventing toxic blood and heart desease without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my BF after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.

[@KenShiflett]

How long can you be with a clogged carotid artery

[@rebeccakobeski9726]

I just turned 40 years old, and I have been diagnosed with 2 dissected carotid artires. I stared getting headachs that would not go away and my doctor just treated them. I woke up one day and my head felf like a bowling ball, I could not get up to walk myself, my mom had to take me to the hostiptal where I was diagnosd with 2 dissections and a mini stoke in the back of my head. I still suffer from constant headachs and have speech impedements along with inbalance issuses. I also have been seen my many docters and finally been recommended to see a vascular surgan. I am schulded for a angio cathrization in a few weeks. I don't know what to expect and I am a little nervous.

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

+Rebecca Kobeski We're so sorry to hear about all you've been going through. You can learn a little more about the cardiac catheterization procedure in our health library here: ow.ly/XkzVn There are some additional resources at the bottom of the page that you may find helpful as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us and we wish you nothing but the best.

[@sherylsmiles141]

Rebecca Kobeski - Good luck!!

[@DrB_84]

Make sure they look into rare causes of an arterial dissection. Unless the previous ones you had were from a traumatic event bilateral arterial dissections are rare unless there is a genetic disorder involved.

[@Fun_Food_travel_with_me]

How are you know? How much percentage of block you had in carotid artery?

[@nexusSix_237]

Same thing happened to my best friend. 41yo. Bilat. Just like you. The ICU nurse said that long term drug use (*especially meth) destroys your arteries. And my friend did used to use meth .

[@AudiophileTubes]

Incidentally, according to my 'carotid report graph', my 'right carotid ICA showed 0-10% stenosis consistent with no visualized plaque and PSV below 105 CM/S' and my 'left carotid ICA showed 20-39% stenosis consistent with visualized plaque and PSV below 105 CM/S'. Is this really bad?! Can this homogenous plaque rupture, or would it need to be more advanced/thicker? And how do I know if the plaque is stable? I wish Cardiologists took the time to explain to us, and allay (or confirm)our fears!

[@judithgerwarth3492]

As long as you are under 50 percent you will be fine

[@ByGraceBeauty]

My dad has 95 blockage in right and 70 on left. 85 yrs old but keep having mini strokes and symptoms. should be consider surgery?

[@thiagovieira2177]

remond japhet can you answer some doubts of me? please and thanks

[@tiktokhotties8259]

Hello. How is your dad now? Godbless

[@koobee3535]

Consider the Life Span (sorry), we need balance the risk of surgery and life span.

[@Zgzgzgk]

How are your father ?

[@ByGraceBeauty]

@@Zgzgzgk My father has passed on .... from labor to reward. He lived to blessed to see 90 yrs.

[@norahbradley5138]

Thank you so much for explaining this so clearly

[@alexabenitez7643]

This is glorious, been searching for "best foods to reduce plaque in arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Nanarter Harloffe Smasher - (search on google )? It is a great one of a kind product for learning how to reduce your cholesterol level without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.

[@ladycshumba2705]

Had MRI report Confirming a mengioma 37x35x21mm It is occluding the left internal Carotid but need Ct Angio to assess extent of occlusion.

[@dottiedavis9522]

I had bypass last year was told my veins were so small that they could only use one of them and a memory gland. Recovery is very difficult but results have been horrible 7 stents 3 heart attacks. The vein that was removed from my leg has collapsed over and over . What are my options? Are there artificial veined that can be grafted in a bypass.

[@TheTurmericTrail]

Please revert to plant based diet, please check Dr.Caldwell Esselstyn, and the movie Forks vs Knives. You can completely reverse your condition just by following whole foods based plant based diet.

[@KenShiflett]

How long can you go with a carotid artery be in clogged

[@ladycshumba2705]

I have been having severe left eye dryness and persistent numbness to lower lip area hence i had the MRI, Need your advice Dr

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.

[@savgoulis2826]

At least this guy is straight up unlike our doctor

[@daniuskaforest3597]

This was great, thanks, I have been researching "arteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Venharlotte Renenry Scheme - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

[@jesseyang5959]

It's very good.

[@jerryoram1371]

If angioplasty was done to your heart could their be issues with your neck as well. I had 70% blockage on Monday Dec 30 but seem lightheaded now .Speech issues have been going on for at least 5 months up to the survey.

[@angqingkangdominic3314]

Yes carotid artery disease is generally caused by the same things that cause heart disease eg smoking,high cholesterol,high blood pressure

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

My right & left side External Carotid arteries are bad, one is 100% occluded & the left is almost that bad. They have mentioned stroke...

[@christnadeopathakballgobin5839]

Iam a hard drunker, I think I suffer from carotid blockage for both sides of the neck aches and burns along with throat and chest pain, what should I do Doctor as either juice therapy or yogic exercises?

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

For specific questions, we suggest reaching out to your doctor directly.

[@AudiophileTubes]

I am extremely scared, and can't get any sleep since my left carotid artery plaque diagnosis recently! I feel like this is a 'death sentence'! Any advice would be welcomed. I'm 52, 5' 8", and generally vigorous and healthy. Gained much weight over the last 8 years, going up to 231 in August. Since then, have lost 23 pounds, I eat healthy, etc. and my cholesterol numbers are better. Doc prescribed 5mg Crestor, but have not taken statin yet. Are statins necessary?

[@rain999wi6]

How are you now ?

[@judithgerwarth3492]

Yes, please take it

[@koobee3535]

Crestor is a statin

[@Zgzgzgk]

How are you now

[@AudiophileTubes]

@@Zgzgzgk I'm well, thank you! Up to 20mg Crestor now, and my carotid plaque has gone down. I'm being monitored every year, and get my carotids tested every 2 years. I'm very grateful for Crestor!

[@samuelzemuy7629]

Dear all ...actually I can't speak English well I am from Africa any way my mother had problems like she can speak well she can't walk properly and I thought she is depressed but later one she made scan and doctor told her she have brain vessels left side block. I am worried. My question is if she make surgery is that possible she can be recover the same mother 2 years ago means she can speak properly and walk I am really depressed looking adivces

[@michaelwitsen7514]

was told 80 % blockage by duplex and told would get e more accurate result from Cat scan angiogram. report only says diameter at maximal stenosis roughly 1.5mm, corresponding to a 80-90% stenosis by NASCENT criteria No occlusion. What do i do next ? if 80 % i think i would pass on the endarterectomy but at 90 percent i might risk the surgery. how do i get a better "estimate" is MRI better. Anyone ?

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi Michael, we recommend speaking to your doctor about this. If you would like to get a second opinion at Johns Hopkins, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.

[@texasmobileimaging3918]

Over the last 23 years, I have performed over 100,000 carotid duplex scans, in the "screening environment" that he gave absolutely ZERO credit to. Shame on you sir, for negatively generalizing, qualified techs in the field, who are identifying significant, asymptomatic, carotid stenosis in people, who have no idea that they may be walking time bombs, because your stethoscope could not detect a carotid bruit. WE are the warriors, making a difference in helping educate people, and giving them access to these scans, that they would not normally have, due to high costs, and refusal of insurance companies to pay doctors to order them, until someone has symptoms, IF they are lucky enough to have symptoms, which most DO NOT.

[@williamgaige6207]

calling BS on your claim. So you would have to do 17 scans every day for 23 years without any vacations, or sick days.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

The Doctor says he sees lots of patients who have had carotid duplex scans from outside labs that indicate need for surgery. But after scanning these patients at his hospital, it turns out the scans are okay. But it is not clear what went wrong with the original scans. I thought it would be like x-rays and relatively straightforward procedure. But maybe it is complicated and requires highly skilled scan operators.

[@koobee3535]

who is he?

[@laurazarboni9647]

did anyone check for Fibromuscular Dysplasa??

[@debbradecker9900]

I have a blockage of 100% on my right side and had a stroke. That was 11 years ago. I wish it had been caught before I had the 100% blockage.

[@Fun_Food_travel_with_me]

Do you have 100% blocked carotid artery? , What treatment is going on now ?

[@debbradecker9900]

@@Fun_Food_travel_with_me My treatment was therapy for movements. I take blood pressure meds, blood thinners. I was taking a 10 mg statin then I heard how bad they are for you so I quit taking it and ended up having 2 stents put in my heart. I am now back on statins but 20 mg. I have a ultrasound done on my carotid artery’s once a year to be sure my left artery stays open. They say it is 0-49% I live on my own now and I think I do pretty well but it would be nice if my right artery could have been cleared so I could have all my limbs in better working order.

[@Fun_Food_travel_with_me]

@@debbradecker9900 so it was a coronary artery and not the carotid artery right? Bcaz my father had bypass but his both carotid artery shows 30% block

[@debbradecker9900]

@@Fun_Food_travel_with_me my carotid artery is the 100% blockage 2011. My heart stents were February this year. I quit taking my statin 2019.

[@Fun_Food_travel_with_me]

@@debbradecker9900 ohh thanks for the clarification , god bless you.

[@goodenough22]

What’s these stroke patients vitamin D levels. Low D cause strokes.

[@goodenough22]

High cholesterol is a myth in this. D3 and K2 prevent plaque. Particle size of cholesterol also matters.

[@sugarmane]

My friend hes only 27. He just had a stroke from a blood clot in his neck, is he going to be ok? Worried.

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi Blain, if you would like an apt for your friend, please call 855-695-4872. Please note, many of our offices are reaching out to patients to reschedule appointments as video visits; this will depend on visit type and currently, these are only available for existing patients. Please call the above number to learn more about what options may be available for your specific situation. You can see more on our patient and visitor guidelines at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/index.html#patient-visitor-alerts

[@VerendumGames]

Was your friend okay? My father just had a stroke and is 54. Wondering if he’s going to be alright. Hearing they might do surgery.

[@sugarmane]

@@VerendumGames yeah hes fine he had surgery he just can't move one side of his body. He's in rehab right now trying to regain function in the side that doesn't work.

[@waitandhope]

Ohh interesting

[@JC-wq9sy]

My dad has 100% stenosis of the right carotid artery, and 50-69% stenosis of the left. This will be his second surgery to fix the left. It is an issue every person on his side of his family has had.

[@thecatbeast1]

J C so they were able to unblock the right side when it is was 100percent blocked?

[@kathleensmyth4004]

artherie calcium scoring is the best

[@lindasmith2587]

Arteries calcium

[@gauravsharma6894]

respect sir my father age 77 year or multiple disease like ulcerative colitis, Recrunt UTI, T2dm or carotid artery blockage right side 20% or left side 10% plz your opinions suggest me 1)- open surgery (2) stanting or medicine plz plz reply me

[@JohnsHopkinsMedicine]

Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication. If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.

[@Serenityafterall]

I'm almost 52 yrs old and just had surgery . The seriousness of this procedure 😑😑😑😑😑😑😑👼

[@hanelisevanderhoven2185]

Ladiluv please explain?

[@rain999wi6]

How are you now ?

[@mikesmith1702]

why don't you tell people how to avoid you and johns hopkins?