Artery Blockage in the Brain

August 8, 2015

Artery Blockage

To Clean or not to Clean

That is the question

I am writing this out, because I make better decisions when I list everything on paper. And I want to keep everyone informed. You may be able to use this information in your life further down the road. Please forward any thoughts you might have.

The best I can tell, removing my blockage has about a 1% failure rate vs living (without removing) with a 50% blockage has a failure rate of less than 1%.

Dr. Shah says I have a 70% blockage and wants to correct with stints. Dr.Dauterive says I have a 50% blockage and recommends waiting a year and retesting. Dr. Voulters won’t recommend anything until Monday.

Doctors involved…..Dr. Shah, Neuroradiology Surgeon…Specializes in the nervous system,

Arteries, and Brain

Dr. Dauterive, Vascular Surgeon…..Treats disorders of veins, arteries, and

And lymphatic system.

Dr. Voulters, Vascular Neurology….Cerebrovascular deceases, and

Strokes.

Problem A…..I have a balance problem. I cannot walk toe to heel, toe to heel, etc.

Removing the blockage will correct this problem. On the other hand, many

People have this problem and live with it by just taking their time getting up and

Down.

Problem B…..I don’t want to deal with life after a stroke, which is caused by cutting off the

Blood supply to the brain, allowing the brain cells to start dying after 30 sec.

I wouldn’t...