Right carotid artery occlusion

There are two main arteries around the human neck, mainly on the left and right sides of the human body. The main function of these two arteries is to transport the blood necessary for the brain from the heart. Therefore, the role of these two arteries is very important, and if there is a problem with any of them, it will cause a series of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. But what should be done to solve the problem of left carotid artery occlusion in some people?

Carotid artery occlusion, also known as carotid stenosis, is a very common cerebrovascular disease. The disease is common because of its high incidence, mainly because the disease is caused by atherosclerosis. With the changes in today's lifestyle, the number of people suffering from "three highs" is increasing, and high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids are precisely the important causes of atherosclerosis. A patient asked: What should I do if the right carotid artery is occluded?

Regardless of which side the carotid artery is blocked on, it must be treated promptly, because as the disease progresses, it will bring many difficulties to the treatment. However, it is difficult to detect carotid artery stenosis in the early stages for many patients. Here we would like to remind everyone, especially those with three highs, if you frequently experience dizziness, limb fatigue, drowsiness, etc. in your daily life, you may have carotid artery stenosis and you should go to the hospital for examination in time. If it is confirmed to be carotid artery stenosis, it must be treated promptly. Early carotid artery stenosis can be treated with medication, psychiatric treatment, and regular check-ups in the hospital. It can be recovered. If you miss the best treatment period and your vision, memory, intelligence, etc. decline, you will need surgical treatment.

The surgical procedures for carotid artery stenosis include stenting and carotid endarterectomy. Stenting is relatively simple to operate and requires a smaller bed for the patient. The principle of the operation is to insert a stent into the already narrowed carotid artery. This surgery also has certain disadvantages. After the operation, the patient needs to take medication for a long time to maintain the condition, and the disease may relapse over time. The most advanced surgery for carotid artery treatment is carotid endarterectomy, which is performed under a microscope to remove the diseased carotid intima and make the carotid artery

The inner wall becomes smooth again and the diameter returns to normal size, and carotid artery stenosis can be completely cured.