A mini stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack, is exactly what it sounds like. It has all the same signs and symptoms as a “full” stroke, but the...
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Over time, your carotid artery (located at the front of your neck) can accumulate plaque which narrows the pathway. When this happens, your doctor will may recommend that you undergo…
Carotid artery disease is responsible for over 700,000 strokes annually in the US, and many people have plaque buildup in the carotid artery that puts them at risk for stroke....
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Dr. Dorothea Altschul presented at the 14th annual Society of the NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) conference, held in Colorado Springs, CO, in July 2017. Each presented on topics within their individual…
An aneurysm occurs when an area on an artery wall becomes weak, creating a sac that balloons out and fills with blood. Aneurysms can remain stable throughout life, but in…
