Carotid Artery Disease Center - Dale City, VA
Dale City 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 Dale City * Morteza S Mousavi MD  Mariano D Chutuape MD  Khosro Shareghi MD  Andres Alisuag Jr. MD  Shahryar Mafi MD  Mazhar V Sheikh MD  P T Siriprakorn MD  Stuart A Meyers MD  Esmail Rafi MD  Virginia Cardiovascular Care Inc  Virginia Heart & Vasculat Center PC  Virginia Heart & Vasculat Center PC  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Heart Specialists Northern Virginia  Heart Specialists Northern Virginia  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Thien M Do MD  Virginia Cardiovascular  Virginia Cardiovascular  Virginia Cardiovascular  Denise L Hurst MD  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Robert G Matthews MD  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Virginia Cardiology PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Virginia Cardiology PC  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Virginia Heart & Vascular Institute  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Gulam Mohmed Kolia MD  S Tariq Shahab MD  James Sipes MD  Pio F Poblete MD  Cardiology Specialists PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiology Specialists PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiology Specialists PC Dale City, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Dale City
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