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Carotid Endarterectomy and Infected Dacron patch

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Mar 5 10:16am | Replies (6)
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@malliecallie

I have 80 percent blockage in right carotid. Surgery recommended. I am 79, still working full time, office manager, active,. I am worried about side effects and not being able to continue working, or living independently. The surgeon says this is a common surgery, and all should
be fine, but adds that the surgery can also have big risks, nerve damage in neck, face, difficulty swallowing, etc. Any comments would be welcome. Thank you.

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starfirey2k | @starfirey2k | Mar 4 5:47pm

malliecallie, I understand your position on this, there is nothing easy about any surgery. however at 80% blocked I would not wait too long to have it done. the only problem I had was that I would not do the stent method. I was in at 7am stayed overnight and out the next day. I will be praying for your quick recovery.
any questions you may have you can contact me. stay safe. and good luck.

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