Carotid Arterial Disease Specialist

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South

Vascular Surgery located in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas

Carotid arterial disease accounts for 20% of all strokes. While that may not sound like a lot on its own, it's staggering when you consider that almost 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year. If you're concerned about carotid arterial disease, speak with Vascular and Vein Institute of the South. They have locations in Germantown, North Millington, and Memphis in Tennessee, Oxford, and Senatobia in Mississippi, and West Memphis and Forrest City in Arkansas and the team are experts in treating and managing vascular diseases. Call or book an appointment online today.

Carotid Arterial Disease Q & A

What is carotid arterial disease?

The carotid arteries carry blood to the brain and head. Carotid arterial disease occurs when these arteries become blocked with fatty deposits. Once the blockage becomes significant enough, it interrupts or reduces the blood supply to the brain, increasing the likelihood of a stroke.

Carotid artery disease can take years to develop, and there are no outward symptoms until someone has a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke.

To prevent a stroke, you need to catch the signs of carotid arterial disease early on. Vascular and Vein Institute of the South uses state-of-the-art technologies to reach a diagnosis so you can begin treatment as soon as possible.

What are the symptoms of carotid arterial disease?

Carotid arterial disease doesn’t give any warning symptoms. Without a diagnosis in advance, the first someone knows they have it is when it is so severe it cuts off the blood supply to the brain, causing a stroke or TIA. If any of these symptoms occur suddenly, seek medical help immediately.

Numbness or weakness in the face or limbs, often on one side of the body
Dizziness or loss of balance
Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Trouble speaking and understanding
Severe headache

If you wait until you have these symptoms, it could be too late. Stay on top of your health and make an appointment with Vascular and Vein Institute of the South today to get checked over.

How can you prevent carotid arterial disease?

Carotid arterial disease is preventable by making smart life choices. And even with a diagnosis, making some of these lifestyle changes can help slow the process.

Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
Don’t smoke
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables
Limit cholesterol and fat
Limit salt
Limit alcohol
Control of chronic conditions

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South has a team of providers who are all board-certified vascular surgeons. They work with you to create an integrated treatment plan, looking at medical and lifestyle changes to improve your health and manage the condition. Schedule an appointment today by calling the practice or by using their online booking tool.

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