Left carotid artery occlusion

Although the living standards in modern society have improved, some diseases caused by the improved living standards are becoming more and more common. For example, the three common high diseases among the elderly are all caused by the improved living standards. High blood pressure can be said to be the most common, and high blood pressure may cause atherosclerosis. Left carotid artery occlusion is caused by atheroma. In terms of medical technology, are there any technical means to treat left carotid artery occlusion?

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. Recently, a patient asked: What should I do if the left 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.