Carotid

Carotid angioplasty is used to improve blood flow through a narrowed carotid artery, helping reduce the risk of stroke in carefully selected patients.

What Carotid Involves

• Imaging defines the degree and location of carotid narrowing before treatment planning.

• Balloon angioplasty, often with stent support, is used to widen the artery and improve circulation to the brain.

• The procedure is chosen only after balancing stroke risk, anatomy, and overall clinical profile.

• Long-term prevention also depends on blood pressure, cholesterol, and antiplatelet control.

When Carotid May Be Recommended

• Patients with significant carotid narrowing linked to stroke or transient ischemic attack risk.

• People whose scans show severe carotid stenosis needing specialist review.

• Cases where minimally invasive treatment is considered appropriate for the anatomy.

• Patients who need circulation improvement to reduce future cerebrovascular events.

Who May Benefit From Carotid

• Individuals with vascular risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

• Patients with previous TIA, minor stroke, or progressive carotid disease on follow-up.

• People who need structured prevention planning along with carotid intervention.

• Patients selected for specialist management of neck artery narrowing.

Benefits of Carotid

• Supports timely treatment before circulation or heart function worsens.

• Can improve symptoms, daily comfort, and overall recovery planning.

• Helps reduce the risk of future cardiac or vascular complications.

• Offers a structured path toward safer follow-up and better long-term outcomes.

Book a Carotid Consultation

Consult our cardiology team to understand whether Carotid is right for your condition. Timely planning helps improve treatment outcomes, reduce complications, and support smoother recovery and follow-up.

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