Carotid Artery Disease Center - Brentwood, NY
Brentwood 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 Brentwood * Margarita C Pascual MD  Laura Coudrey MD  Laura Coudrey MD  Laura Coudrey MD  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Suffolk Heart Group LLP  Island Heart Associates LLP  Island Heart Associates LLP  Island Heart Associates LLP  Shahram Hormozi MD  Long Island Arrhythmia Associates  Kevin & Stephen S Lee MD  Kevin & Stephen S Lee MD  Long Island Cardiovascular Medical Associates  Long Island Cardiovascular Medical Associates  Long Island Cardiovascular Medical Associates  The Cardiology Group  Suffolk Cardiovascular Consultants  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  South Bay Cardiovascular Associates  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Island Cardiovascular Associates PC  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists PC Islandia  Stony Brook Internists  Stony Brook Internists PC Islandia  Stony Brook Internists PC Islandia  Kathleen Stergiopoulos MD  Stony Brook Internists  South Shore Cardiovascular Medicine PC  South Shore Cardiovascular Medicine PC  South Shore Cardiologists PC  South Shore Cardiologists PC  South Shore Cardiologists PC  Ronald N Cohn MD  Paul Diggs MD  George Mallis MD  Demetrius C Zodiatis MD  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  North Suffolk Cardiology Associates  Mark Gurian MD  Richard Joseph MD  Huntington Heart Center  Huntington Heart Center  Huntington Heart Center  Huntington Heart Center  Cohen Bergman & Klepper MDs PC  Cohen Bergman & Klepper MDs PC  Cohen Bergman & Klepper MDs PC  Cohen Bergman & Klepper MDs PC  Douglas A Byrnes MD  Basavaraj V Desai MD  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Cardiac Center  Mount Sinai North Shore Medical Group  Heart Associates of Long Island  Three Village Cardiology PC  West Carver Medical Associates  Three Village Cardiology PC  Three Village Cardiology PC  Three Village Cardiology PC  Heart Associates of Long Island  Three Village Cardiology PC Brentwood, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 Brentwood
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