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!

Thanks for your encouragement! I've had two endarterectomies on both carotid arteries. The right one went to 100% blocked really fast, even after the endarterectomy, which took all my doctors by surprise as I had frequent follow ups and tests. The good news is that my body has made a lot of collateral circulation to help with the blockages. With the lack of flow to the right retina because of the blocked carotid artery, my eyesight is in jeopardy. I'm hoping to get some info about what can be done. I've been told there is nothing you can do with a 100% blockage as well. I'm hoping someone has been in a similar position and can give some info. Thanks again!

Thanks for your post and your concern. I am seeing several docs for this. Unfortunately, they are all saying nothing can be done for 100% blocked artery. I'm finding that hard to believe in this day and age which is why I am searching out answers on Mayo Clinic's message board. If there are answers, I feel like Mayo Clinic may be my best hope.

Thanks Linda for your concern and especially prayers! I've had two surgeries on both carotid arteries. I'm not in any immediate danger. The concern is the lack of blood flow to my right eye, specifically to the retina. The eye doc said blood flow needs to be restored to the eye. I've been researching if anything can be done. Thank you again for the prayers. That means a lot to me.

Thank you Erika! I am thinking Mayo Clinic may be an option for me. I have an appointment with my cardiologist this Monday to discuss the new problem with the right eye and retina and will see what he says. Thank you for the information. I need to keep all options available as I'm a fighter and not ready to give in to this.

That is good to hear. At least you know what needs to be done and most of All you are NOT in immediate danger. Praying you find the answers you are searching for. Big Hugs. Been thinking about you since yesterday. You are still in my prayers. God Bless you and yours Always…..