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@tskeane
The newest technology that I am familiar with is the TCAR procedure. The beauty of this procedure versus conventional procedures is that the blood flow is reversed capturing virtually all of the the potential stroke causing debris. Although Cardiovascular surgeons have done this procedure personally I’d feel more comfortable about Carotid artery surgery if I consulted with a Neurosurgeon and/or a Vascular surgeon about it, overly cautious perhaps. Have you been evaluated by an Interventional Cardiologist? Many people live normal lives with a 100% blockage. Have you had a stroke? I would assume your eating a super heart healty diet to help keep your other arteries healthy. Do you have any other medical issues?
Wishing you the best,
Jake
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Thanks Jake for the info. I will do research into that procedure. I do have a neurosurgeon. He is following my left carotid artery closely. I also have a cardiologist and a Interventional Cardiologist not to mention several other doctors as well. The right carotid has been 100% blocked for two years now. I have been doing ok, or so I thought until my eyeglasses broke and had an eye exam. I've been told there is nothing that can be done about the 100% blocked carotid artery. I just find it so hard to believe with all the medical advances that have been made. I'm not ready to lose my eyesight along with pain from dying retina tissue. That's why I joined this board to see if anyone has any information. I've not been able to find many answers. My main medical issue is obviously high cholesterol and high triglycerides which is causing all the plaque problems.It's a hereditary condition with me. Bad genes and DNA. I am taking Repatha injections. I recently had a stent placed in my left subclavian artery because of blockage. No stroke (knock on wood). I'm seeing my regular cardiologist this Monday. I would like to have some info to talk with him. Since this is a new problem, I'm not sure what he will recommend. Your post was very helpful. Thank you!