Carotid Artery Disease Center - Westland, MI
Westland 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 Westland * Rajesh C Gulati MD  Neil Jahan MD  Livonia Diagnostic Center PC  Midwest Cardiology Associates PC  Midwest Cardiology Associates PC  Midwest Cardiology Associates PC  Vijay K Goburdhun MD  Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute  Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute  Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute  Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute  Kris Warszawski MD  Annapolis Medical Specialty Center  Advanced Cardiovascular Health Specialists PC  Advanced Cardiovascular Health Specialists PC  Heart & Lung Clinic  Drs Khaleel Krausman & Madishetty  Drs Khaleel Krausman & Madishetty  Cardiovascular Clinical Associates  Cardiovascular Clinical Associates  Stelian Marinescu MD  Cardiovascular Clinical Associates  Botsford Hospital  Cardiovascular Clinical Associates  Cardiovascular Clinical Associates  The Heart Institute  Dearborn Cardiology Associates  Dearborn Cardiology Associates  Dearborn Cardiology Associates  Dearborn Cardiology Associates  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Subhash C Sabharwal MD  Great Lakes Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons  Keith A Johnstone MD  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Stephen Senecoff MD  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Consultants in Cardiology PC  Franklin Internists  Allen Park Cardiology PC  Allen Park Cardiology PC  Allen Park Cardiology PC  Allen Park Cardiology PC  Bloomfield Cardiology  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Surendra P Garg MD  Premier Cardiovascular Specialists  Surendra P Garg MD  Premier Cardiovascular Specialists  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Vicky Savas MD  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Cardiovascular Specialists PC  Adelina W Herrero MD  Narinder K Sherma MD  Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Michigan Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute  Visiting Physicians  Maple Cardiology & Internal Medicine PLLC  Stephen J Gunther MD  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Cardiology Associates of Birmingham PC  Jeffrey Zaks MD  Providence Hospital Dept of Internal Medicine  Associates in Cardiology  Associates in Cardiology  Dhupati Sitaram MD  R R Vemuri MD  Academic Heart & Vascular PLLC  Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialist  Kamalesh Lahiri MD  Annemarie Daly MD  Abdelkader H Fares MD  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC  Cardiology Associates PC Westland, MichiganUpcoming 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 Westland
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