Carotid Artery Disease Center - West Allis, WI
West Allis 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 West Allis * Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Harvey F Hewes MD  Heart Care Associates LLC  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center  Froedtert Hospital  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  Froedtert Hospital  Froedtert Hospital  Medical College of Wisconsin  Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center  Froedtert Hospital  Froedtert & Medical College Clinic  Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center  Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center  Froedtert Hospital  Froedtert Hospital  Froedtert & Medical College Cardiovascular Center  Medical College of Wisconsin Cardiology  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Clinics SC  Rising Phoenix Heart Institute SC  James A Leibsohn MD  Arrhythmia Center for Southern Wisconsin  Arrhythmia Center for Southern Wisconsin  Gerard T Parent MD  James L Schulgit MD  Wisconsin Electrophysiology Group  Heart Care Associates LLC  The Vascular Center at St Lukes Medical Center  The Vascular Center at St Lukes Medical Center  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Wisconsin Electrophysiology Group  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  William Davis MD  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Cardiac Rhythm Specialists  Thomas Fenske MD  The Vascular Center at St Lukes Medical Center  Heart Care Associates LLC  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  St Marys Health Center  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Heart & Vascular Specialists  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Wisconsin Electrophysiology Group  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Heart Care Associates LLC  Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care of Wisconsin LLP  Cardiovascular Comprehensive Consultants Inc  Heart Care Associates LLC  Wheaton Heart & Vascular  Wheaton Heart & Vascular  Wheaton Heart & Vascular  Wheaton Heart & Vascular  Herbert A Oxman MD  Arrhythmia Consultants Of Milwaukee  Heart Rhythm Specialists  Advanced Healthcare Mayfair Clinic  Advanced Healthcare Mayfair Clinic  Johnson Heart Care Center  Milwaukee Cardiac Care  Farzad Kamrani MD  Lingam V Kumar MD  Suhas K Shelgikar MD  Milwaukee Heart Specialists SC  Milwaukee Heart Specialists SC  Heart Institute of Wisconsin  Heart Care Associates LLC  Milwaukee Cardiovascular Center  Heart Care Associates LLC  Milwaukee Cardiovascular Center  Heart Care Associates LLC  Heart Care Associates LLC  Heart Care Associates LLC  Heart Care Associates LLC  Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group  Wisconsin Heart Group  Wisconsin Heart Group  Wisconsin Heart Group  Wisconsin Heart Group  Wisconsin Heart Group  Barry K Gimbel MD SC  Prospect Medical Commons  Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group  Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group  Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group  Wisconsin Cardiovascular Group  Wilson Heart Care Associates Ltd West Allis, WisconsinUpcoming Local Events2012-05-31
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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 West Allis
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