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I had three I guess tias in three weeks, I did not go to the doctor until the third one. I first went to see my eye doctor , thinking I may have a detached retina . He strongly suggested that i call my family dr right away. after may tests i was told that my right carotid artery is 100% blocked. That was 4 weeks ago and I finally received a letter that a vascular surgeon will call me Thrusday.I was told they will not operate because the artery is blocked 100% but nothing else. For four weeks i have been waiting to find out if there is anything that can be done to reduce the blockage .Does anyone know if I should or shouldn't do certain things that may put me at a greater risk of a stroke
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This is aan old thread, but J have to ask anyway-What symptoms made you think you had a detached retina?
Also anyoune else with visual symptoms tbat turned out to be a TIA?
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Hello @halifax, I know it must be difficult waiting to find out if something can be done. I think the question you have would be best answered by your doctor who knows your medical history. I did find some information that may be helpful.
"Can you do surgery on a 100 blocked carotid artery?
If you have had a stroke or TIA, or if you have a severely blocked carotid artery, you may benefit from surgery to remove the plaque. This surgery is called a carotid endarterectomy. This procedure is time-sensitive and should be done soon after the stroke or TIA, with the goal of preventing another stroke."
-- Surgery for Carotid Artery Disease: Why You Need a Second Opinion:
https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/neuroscience-blog/2022/march/carotid-artery-disease
Have you thought about trying to get a second opinion?