Carotid endarterectomy is surgery to remove plaque buildup in the carotid arteries. During a carotid endarterectomy:
Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
Callor other emergency services immediately if:
Loma Linda Recovery Program: Restoring Brain Functioning & Mobility.
www.lomalindahealth.orgExpert Advice and Core Knowledge for people who have suffered strokes.
www.disaboom.comLingraphica for stroke treatment - regain communication skills.
www.aphasia.comStroke recovery Online. Articles & Facts at Target Health.
www.Target.comAfter a stroke, home treatment will be an important part of your rehabilitation.
Callor other emergency services immediately if you have:
Home treatment is not appropriate for a transient ischemic attack (TIA). If you think you are having a TIA, do not ignore the symptoms and do not try to manage them at home. Seek emergency medical care when symptoms first appear.
If you have significant blockage in the carotid arteries in your neck, you may need a carotid endarterectomy. During this surgical procedure, a surgeon removes plaque buildup in the carotid arteries to reduce the risk of tran
It is common to have trouble swallowing, also called dysphagia, after a stroke. You may not be able to feel food on one or both sides of your mouth. You may have problems chewing or producing enough saliva, or you may have other c
You may have seen a newspaper article reporting that the Food and Drug Administration has approved atorvastatin (Lipitor) for the prevention of stroke…
Prompt treatment of stroke and medical problems related to stroke, such as high blood sugar and pressure on the brain, may minimize brain damage and improve the chances of survival. Starting a rehabilitation program as soon as po
Getting immediate help for a stroke victim decreases the liklihood of permanent damage.
Know the signs. »Join a Yahoo! Group and discuss topics with other members of the group.
All Stroke Groups »Search the Web for
StrokeStraight out of the can, peanuts are one amazing health food. But you may get more antioxidants if you buy them in the shell and do this: boil 'em. Read More »
View All Tips »Tell us what you think about Yahoo! Health - Send us your feedback