Medical articles of Carotid endarterectomy

28/07/2020
Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
Vascular Surgeon
Carotid endarterectomy: preventing another stroke
There are certain ways to treat patients following a stroke due to carotid artery disease in order to prevent them from suffering a further stroke. We spoke to Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid, a top consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon, to find out exactly how patients are treated and what the recovery is like following a carotid endarterectomy procedure.
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20/05/2020
Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid
Vascular Surgeon
Carotid artery disease: What are the symptoms of a blocked, or narrowed, neck artery?
The carotid arteries are located in your neck and carry blood away from the heart to the head, brain and face. They also transport oxygen to the front parts of the brain that control our movements, feelings and speech. If these get clogged due to fatty deposits - often described as 'furring of the arteries' - it can lead to life-threatening problems. One of our top vascular surgeons, Mr S. Tawqeer Rashid, explains the warning signs and symptoms of a blocked artery in your neck, and how you can reduce your risk of it developing.
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