Carotid Artery Disease Center - Oakland Park, FL
Oakland Park 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 Oakland Park * Salvatore DiGiorgi MD  Aristides Zacharoudis MD  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Frank G Baratta MD  Zachariah P Zachariah MD PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiac Arrhythmia Service  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Cardiac Arrhythmia Service  Cardiology Associates Fort Lauderdale PA  Elite Cardiovascular Surgeons of South Florida  Zachariah P Zachariah MD PA  Zachariah P Zachariah MD PA  Zachariah P Zachariah MD PA  Holy Cross Medical Group  Ghahramani Heart Associates  North Ridge Internal Medicine Associates  Leonard A Erdman MD  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Broward Heart Specialists  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Erwin M Vasquez MD  Franklin C Nath MD  Franklin C Nath MD  Heart Center of Excellence  David E Perloff MD  Broward Heart Specialists  Aslam M Khan MD FACC  Richard B Polakoff MD  Diagnostic Cardiology Associates  Diagnostic Cardiology Associates  Warren Sturman MD  Dennis J Bowsher MD FACC FACA FCCP  Francis Chandy MD  Sonocare Diagnostic Imaging  Sunrise Medical Group  M Hussam Alayoubi MD  M Hosny El-Sayed MD PA  Neil A Schultz MD  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Cardiology Consultants  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Cardiology Consultants  Cardiology Consultants  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Cardiology Consultants  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Cardio Pulmonary Associates  Orlando Maytin MD PA  Orlando Maytin MD PA  North Broward Cardiology PL  Cardiovascular Consultants PA  Cardiovascular Consultants PA  North Broward Cardiology PL  North Broward Cardiology PL  Barry M Werner MD  Steven J Cohn MD  George A Lustig MD PA  Richter & Sheinbaum MDs  Richter & Sheinbaum MDs  Ivan L Ayala MD PA  Medical Multi Specialty Group of West Broward PA  Sunrise Cardiology Associates  Broward Community Medical Center  Cesar A Alegre MD  Broward Heart Specialists  Mohamed S Behairy MD  North Broward Cardiology PL  North Broward Cardiology PL  North Broward Cardiology PL  Yusoof Hamuth MD PA  Arnoux Blanchard MD  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  Florida Heart Rythm Specialists PLLC  David M Steiman MD PA  Broward Heart Specialists  David M Kenton MD  Walif Aji MD PA  Malcolm Ginnis MD  David G Paris MD  Arrhythmia & Interventional Cardiology Clinic  Heart Care of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida  Cardiovascular Consultants of South Florida Oakland Park, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Oakland Park
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