More Questions on Carotid Artery Scan

Should I have a Carotid Artery Scan? (1 answer)
I am a 63 year old Caucasian male in good health. I had a stent implant 11 years ago and have had elevated blood pressure & cholesterol currently under control with Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide,& Vytorin. My routine physical this coming week and I

What is the process of a corotid body tumer scan? (0 answers)
Why do I have to be there at 8:30 if the scan is not until 1:00? Will I be able to leave and come back?

Mild blockage on right side but none on the left. (0 answers)
After the artery divides does each side of the brain receive blood separately? i.e. Could a blockage on the right side cause a stroke even with no blockage on the left?

I had a cta scan, and ultra sound said 70% blockage...What next? (0 answers)
What do I do next? Can certain medication help?

95 year old female (0 answers)
The Dr said my Mom's carotid artery is almost closed want to do surgery now they want to do an MRI. I feel she is too old and frail. The MRI would really upset her. What is the advantage of doing this scan?

Can MRI be done without contrast? (0 answers)
Can a MRI carotid artery scan be done without using a contrast?

Would that scan be more accurate than an ultrasound scan?

Are higher or lower numbers best on a cartoid artery scan? (0 answers)
if a test showed mostly 60 and 50s that would be good, right? What exactly do the numbers represent?

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