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@lisalucier
Thanks for the follow up. My condition is good. My life is basically unchanged. I had a follow up scan (about 6 months later) and things basically the same. I have another in another 6 months. So, I continue to wait until such time as the vascular surgeon says it’s time to do something. I don’t have symptoms related to possible stroke and other vitals are all good. In reading the comments of others, they seem to have the same concerns as I did, but I also see the treatment regiment they describe is also pretty much the same, ie: nothing done about a 100% blocked artery, and surgery on other artery at a greater blockage percentage than I have now. This gives me at least some comfort, as it seems that what can be done, is being done. Thanks again for reaching out.

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@brihug - it seems like the watch and wait approach is really tough for a lot of Mayo Clinic Connect members. I think most patients would rather be doing something proactive to ensure that a carotid artery blockage (or any other medical issue identified) is under control.

@tskeane - did you find something that could be done for you 100% blocked carotid artery?

@heidemarie - how are you doing?

Tagging @starfirey2k to see how they are doing with the watch and wait after a blockage was discovered. @davej @predictable @mick2 @jakedduck1 also may have some thoughts to share on waiting till a doctor says it's time to do something.