Carotid Artery Disease Center - Kendall, FL
Kendall 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 Kendall * Michael D Ozner MD  Aaron M Perlman MD  Michael J Covert MD  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants  Stratego Castanes, MD, PA  Demorizi & Polanco MD PA  John Sokolowicz MD PA  Demorizi & Polanco MD PA  John Sokolowicz MD PA  Richard E Tannenbaum MD  David E Wells MD  Cintia Cuperman MD PA FACC  Miami Preventive Cardiology  Reza Azar MD PA  Miami Cardiology Group  candido f. Fiaz-cruz  Miami Cardiology Group  Baptist Health Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Group  Robert H Karl & Robert H Kirstein MDs  Robert H Karl & Robert H Kirstein MDs  Mayorga Cardiology Associates PA  Miami Cardiology Group  Miami Cardiology Group  Yeh Quesada St John & Huisheng MDs PA  Miami Cardiology Group  Miami Cardiology Group  Miami Cardiology Group  Yeh Quesada St John & Huisheng MDs PA  Yeh Quesada St John & Huisheng MDs PA  Rene J Gomez MD  Jules G Minkes MD  Edward L Cutler MD  Cardiovascular Center of South Florida  Cardiovascular Center of South Florida  Cardiovascular Center of South Florida  Cardiovascular Center of South Florida  Roberto Arce MD  Joaquin N Diego MD  Juan C Garcia MD  Julius A Gasso MD PA  Ruben J Gil MD  Julius A Gasso MD PA  Julius A Gasso MD PA  Jose Celestino Martin MD  Edgardo M Cespedes MD  Garcia & Pastoriza PA  Garcia & Pastoriza PA  Cardiology Associates of Dadeland  Abdul S Agha MD  South Miami Cardiology PA  Augustin A Alfonso MD  Augustin A Alfonso MD  Augustin A Alfonso MD  Carey Green MD  Edward R Peron MD  Arrhythmia Management Institute of South Florida John R Dylewski MD  Cardiovascular Center of Miami LLC  Cardiovascular Center of Miami LLC  Minerva Santo-Tomas MD  South Florida Cardiology Associates  Florida Heart & Vascular Care At Kendall Regional Medical Center  Julio Ortiz MD PA  Clinical & Interventional Cardiology  WGH Internal Medicine  Raul E Herrera MD  Redmond P Burke MD  Redmond P Burke MD  Centurion & Quintana Associates  Centurion & Quintana Associates  Cardiovascular Associates Of S Florida  Cardiovascular Associates Of S Florida  Armando A Garcia MD  Coral Gables Cardiology Associates  Coral Gables Cardiology Associates  Gaston O Lacayo MD  Esther Levin MD PA  Coral Gables Cardiology Associates  Donato J Arguelles MD  Leonardo V Lopez MD  Anays J Santana-Izquierdo MD PA  Andres J Tamayo MD FACC  Carlos Iglesias MD  Fernando P Hernandez MD  Ino B Halegua MD  Antonio H Marquez MD  Bordenave & Palacios MDs  Bordenave & Palacios MDs  Ramon Carrillo MD  MAS Medical Group  Roberto P Barcala MD  Oscar R Guerra MD  George R Pizarro MD  Coconut Grove Medical Corporation  Humberto C Machado Jr. MD  Humberto Machado Sr. MD  Carlos A Sabates MD  Mario A Delgado-Fernandez MD  Villoch & Associates MD PA  Charles Villoch MD  Max Pazos MD Kendall, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
2012-05-27
2012-06-10
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-07-21
2012-07-29
2012-09-01
2012-09-02
2012-09-23
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 Kendall
Nearby Kendall Hospitals *Jackson South Community Hospital Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute Baptist Children's Hospital Baptist Hospital of Miami South Miami Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Miami Rehabilitation Hospital Larkin Community Hospital Doctors' Hospital Kendall Regional Medical Center Miami Children's Hospital West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital Westchester General Hospital Coral Gables Hospital Kindred Hospital South Florida Coral Gables Metropolitan Hospital Mercy Hospital Sister Emmanuel Hospital for Continuing Care Select Specialty Hospital Miami University of Miami Hospital Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami VA Medical Center University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Homestead Hospital Hialeah Hospital Southern Winds Hospital Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged Palm Springs General Hospital Palmetto General Hospital North Shore Medical Center Mount Sinai Medical Center Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Heart Campus St Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital Jackson North Medical Center Memorial Hospital Miramar Geo Care South Florida State Hospital Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Memorial Hospital West Memorial Regional Hospital South Memorial Hospital Pembroke Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at Memorial Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood Pavilion Kindred Hospital Hollywood Cleveland Clinic Hospital Westside Regional Medical Center Broward General Medical Center Plantation General Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Carotid Artery Disease by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
2 articles-
Stroke
- A stroke results from impaired oxygen delivery to brain cells via the bloodstream. A stroke is also referred to as a CVA, or cerebrovascular incident. Symptoms of stroke include: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance, and/or sudden severe headache with no known cause. A TIA, or transient ischemic attack is a short-lived temporary impairment of the brain caused by loss of blood supply. Stroke is a medical emergency.
-
Cholesterol
- Cholesterol is naturally produced by the body, and is a building block for cell membranes and hormones. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol, conversely, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol. High cholesterol treatment includes lifestyle changes (diet and exercise), and medications such as statins, bile acid resins, and fibric acid derivatives.
-
Stroke
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
1 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
3 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
1 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
