Carotid Artery Disease Center - Altadena, CA
Altadena 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 Altadena * Iduama Kelly-Dokubo MD  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Southern California Heart Specialists  Cardiology Care of the Heart  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Kelvin Yee MD  Harry M Brener MD  Foothill Cardiology  Paul G Hovsepian MD  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Michael Stark MD  Henry C Yee MD  Foothill Cardiology  Foothill Cardiology  Southern California Heart Specialists  Cardiovascular  Cardiovascular  Heart Clinic  Vahe Badalian MD  Shearer Cardiology Medical Group  Shearer Cardiology Medical Group  Excel Cardio & Raul Pardabe MD  Southern California Heart Center  Southern California Heart Center  Greg S Yen MD  James H Liu MD  Jorge A Pena MD  Sander Peck MD  Garvey Medical Center  Tom Tha Yeh MD  Agop Aintablian MD  Yuri Busi MD  Tze-Yu Dang MD  Jivan Melikian MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles  Glendale Internal Medicine & Cardiology Medical Group  Amir H Hedayati-Rad MD  Glendale Internal Medicine & Cardiology Medical Group  Glendale Internal Medicine & Cardiology Medical Group  Glendale Internal Medicine & Cardiology Medical Group  Bruce B Bagheri MD  Jesus Aguas MD  Southern California Cardiovascular Consultants  California Cardiac Institute  California Cardiac Institute  California Cardiac Institute  California Cardiac Institute  California Cardiac Institute  Southern California Cardiovascular Consultants  David Tonnemacher MD  Southern California Cardiovascular Consultants  Southern California Cardiovascular Consultants  Mohamed A Latif MD  Heartbeat Cardiovascular Medical Group  Heartbeat Cardiovascular Medical Group  Shahbudin Rahimtoola MD  Juan A Almaguer MD  Soon Kwun MD  Johnny S Gaw MD  Cardiac Care Specialist  Loma Linda Cardiology Medical Group  Susie H Lau MD  Cardiac Care Specialist  Eastern Los Angeles Cardiology Group  Bertrand Marcano MD Inc  Pacific Rim Electrophysiology Medical Group  Loma Linda Cardiology Medical Group  Praciado Cardiology Inc  Eastern Los Angeles Cardiology Group  Kamlesh Dhawan & Vijay Dhawan MDs  Jose B Farinha MD  Stephen Kwan MD  City of Hope National Medical Center Cardiology  City of Hope National Medical Center Cardiology  City of Hope National Medical Center Cardiology  Iftikhar A Khan MD  Santos A Uy MD  Bao Bin Yang MD  Caroucel Kim Chuateco MD APC  Myunghae Choi MD  Naushad Kheraj MD  Mohinder Sohal MD  Khaldoun Sroujieh MD Altadena, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Altadena
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