Carotid Artery Disease Center - Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta Cardiologist Doctors for Carotid Artery DiseaseType of Physician: Cardiologist What is a Cardiologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners are expert in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. They consult with surgeons on heart surgery, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage complex conditions such as heart attacks and arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat). Specialty: Cardiology Common Name: Heart Doctor Cardiologist Doctors in Alpharetta * John K Attokaren MD  John K Attokaren MD  Cardiology of Georgia PC  Cardiology of Georgia PC  Thomas S Backer MD  Alpharetta Cardiology LLC  Emory Heart & Vascular Center  Georgia Clinic At Peachtree Corners  Georgia Clinic At Peachtree Corners  M Nevin Nadimi MD  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  E Alan Paulk Jr. MD PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiovascular Group PC  Gwinnett Consultants In Cardiology PC  Gwinnett Consultants In Cardiology PC  Gwinnett Consultants In Cardiology PC  Gwinnett Consultants In Cardiology PC  Gwinnett Consultants In Cardiology PC  Center for Preventive Cardiovascular Care PC  Cardiology of Atlanta  Cardiology of Atlanta  Cardiology of Atlanta  Atlanta Cardiology Group Perimeter Cardiologist  Atlanta Cardiology Group Perimeter Cardiologist  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Lee Padove MD  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Saint Joseph's Medical Group  Peachtree Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons  Gordon Azar Sr. MD  Cardiovascular Associates of Sandy Springs  North Atlantic Cardiovascular Associates  North Atlantic Cardiovascular Associates  The Emory Crawford Long Cardiology  Northeast Georgia Heart Center  William M Hudson MD PC  Heart & Vascular Care Inc  Heart & Vascular Care Inc  Northeast Georgia Heart Center  Bhaskar Reddy MD  Northeast Georgia Heart Center  Emory Clinic  Atlanta Cardiology & Primary Care  Howard Snapper MD  Georgia Heart Care LLC  Georgia Heart Care LLC  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  SOLARIS Heart and Vascular  Atlanta Heart Specialists  Atlanta Heart Specialists  Atlanta Heart Specialists  Atlanta Heart Specialists  Medical Associates Of North Georgia  Wellstar Cardiovascular  Wellstar Medical Specialists  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiology of Georgia PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Wellstar Cardiovascular  Wellstar Cardiovascular  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  Cardiovascular Medicine PC  The Emory Clinic Cardiology  The Emory Clinic Cardiology  The Emory Clinic Cardiology Alpharetta, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Carotid Artery DiseaseRead the Carotid Artery Disease article » Carotid Artery Disease IntroductionCarotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery. When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. How Does Carotid Artery Disease Happen?Like the arteries that supply blood to the heart -- the coronary arteries -- the carotid arteries can also develop atherosclerosis or ?hardening of the arteries? on the inside of the vessels. Over time, the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol narrows the carotid arteries. This decreases blood flow to the brain and increases the risk of a stroke. A stroke -- sometimes called a ?brain attack? -- is similar to a heart attack. It occurs when blood flow is cut off from part of the brain. If the lack of blood flow lasts for more than 3 to 6 hours, the damage is usually permanent. A stroke can occur if:
Strokes can occur as a result of other conditions besides carotid artery disease. For example, sudden bleeding in the brain, called intracerebral hemorrhage, can cause a stroke. Other possible causes include:
What Are the Risk Factors for Carotid Artery Disease?The risk factors f... Recommended Reading Related to Carotid Artery DiseaseIntroductionWhile the patient's history and physical examination are the building blocks of making a medical diagnosis, the ability to peer inside the body can be a powerful tool. Ultrasound is an imaging technique that provides that ability to medical practitioners. What is an ultrasound?Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces. These are actually the same principles that allow SONAR on boats to see the bottom of the ocean. What is ultrasonography?Ultrasonography is body imaging using ultrasound in medical diagnosis. A skilled ultrasound technician is able to... Other Related Carotid Artery Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Alpharetta
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