Carotid Artery Disease Center - Pontiac, MI
Pontiac 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 Pontiac * Paul D Stein MD  Thomas A Mathew MD  Michigan Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons  Frank A Bagnasco MD  Cardiology & Vascular Associates  Nitin Doshi MD  Cardiology & Vascular Associates  Cardiology & Vascular Associates  Cardiology & Vascular Associates PC  Lawrence J Zgliniec MD  Oakland Hills Cardiology  Oakland Hills Cardiology  Cardiology & Vascular Associates  Fuad F Katbi MD  Adult & Pediatric Care Center  Gheorghe N Marinescu MD PC  Abdul Hasan MD  Cardiology Consultants of East MI  Cardiology Consultants of East MI  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Michigan Heart Group  Stephen J Gunther MD  Maple Cardiology & Internal Medicine PLLC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Michigan Heart Group  Michigan Heart Group  Michigan Heart Group  Michigan Heart Group  Michigan Heart Group  Michigan Heart Group  Stephen Senecoff MD  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Heart Care PC  Heart Care PC  Heart Care PC  Heart Care PC  Vicky Savas MD  Heart Care PC  Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants PC  Keith A Johnstone MD  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  Ramos & Associates  Rochester Cardiology Associates PC  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  David G Schaefer MD  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  Southeast Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons  Bloomfield Cardiology  Franklin Internists  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Kamalesh Lahiri MD  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Oakland Medical Center  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Visiting Physicians  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Pamela Marcovitz MD  William Beaumont Hospital Cardiovascular Disease  Cardiology Consultants of Michigan PC  James Heinsimer MD  Cardiology Consultants of Michigan PC  Cardiology Consultants of Michigan PC  Pamela Marcovitz MD  Academic Heart & Vascular PLLC  Cardiovascular Consultants PC  Cardiovascular Consultants PC  Cardiovascular Consultants PC  Cardiology & Vascular Associates Pontiac, MichiganUpcoming 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 Pontiac
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