Carotid Artery Disease Center - San Clemente, CA
San Clemente 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 San Clemente * INDERPAL GUJRAL, MD, FACC  Daniel T Tam MD  Daniel Fortmann MD  Drs Prewitt & Rose  Gordon A Glasgow MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Pacific Coast Heart Center  Orange County Heart Center  Mark Zaremba MD  Caring Cardiology Medical Group  Caring Cardiology Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Patrick Chaipat MD  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  South Orange County Cardiology Group  Laguna Beach Community Clinic  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Health Corp  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Pacific Coast Cardiology  Hossein Alimadadian MD Inc  Hossein Alimadadian MD Inc  Hossein Alimadadian MD Inc  Kim T Swanson MD  Hossein Alimadadian MD Inc  Hoah Heart and Vascular Institute  Newport Heart Inc  Newport Heart Inc  Newport Heart Inc  Joyo Raney & Zusman MDs  Newport Heart Inc  Newport Heart Inc  Newport Heart Inc  Joyo Raney & Zusman MDs  Pravin M Shah  Joyo Raney & Zusman MDs  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Cardiology Consultants of Newport  Cardiology Consultants of Newport  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc  John J S Yu MD  Premier Heart & Vascular Care  Massoud S Alipour MD  Newport Cardiovascular Associates  Newport Cardiovascular Associates  Ray S Gandhi MD  Abhay Parikh MD  John Morey MD  Frank Villalobos MD  Chesnie Heartcare  Cardiology Consultants of Orange County  R Nihal Goonetilleke MD  N Charle Morcos MD PhD  Arthur M Selvan MD Inc  Noel E Johanson MD  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  Cardiology Specialists of Orange County  David Spiegel MD  Jerrold D Cantor MD  Orange County Heart Institute & Research  Michael T Mumford MD  Coastal Heart Medical Group Inc  Editha B Uy MD  Coastal Heart Medical Group Inc  Kenneth Carr MD  Heart Care Associates  Heart Care Associates  John A Young MD  Shiva Heart Center  Temecula Valley Cardiology  California Coastal Cardiology  Isaac Tsai MD  Dicran B Baron MD San Clemente, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 San Clemente
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