Cost of Carotid Artery Stenosis in India

It is a kind of blockage and narrowing of carotid artery. It occurs when the plaques deposit around the blood vessels that deliver blood and oxygen circulation to the brain and head.

May include:

• Numbness of the either side of face or limb
• Weakness of the either side of face or limb
• Difficult speaking
• Blurred vision
• Severe headache
• Unconsciousness

May include:

• Artery blockage
• Fatty deposits
• Disruption with blood and oxygen flow

May be recommended:

• CT angiography
• MRI angiography
• Ultrasound
• Blood test

Treatment options:

Carotid endarterectomy: An incision is made from front of the neck to remove the blockage or fatty deposits around the carotid artery and to open the diseased carotid artery. And then the artery is repaired with stitches or graft.

Carotid angioplasty and stenting: This is performed when you have very difficult and severe situation where carotid endarterectomy is not possible. In which a minor balloon is inserted with the help of a tiny tube called catheter into the diseased area where the balloon is inflated to open the artery and a stent is placed to prevent any kind of blockage and narrowing.

May include:

• Low blood flow
• Plaques leakage
• Blood clot blockage