Carotid Disease

Carotid disease may not cause any noticeable symptoms in its early stages, but as the condition progresses, you may experience symptoms of stroke such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, temporary loss of vision in one eye.

The treatment of carotid disease depends on the severity of the blockage and the patient's overall health. Your vascular surgeon may recommend one or more of the following treatments:

Lifestyle changes, medications such as blood thinners or cholesterol-lowering drugs or surgery. If the blockage is severe or have caused stroke, Dr Najjar may recommend surgery to remove the plaque build-up from the carotid arteries and restore blood flow to the brain.