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Carotid Artery Disease Treatments
Carotid Artery Disease Treatments
We can treat carotid artery disease medically, surgically and through changes to diet and lifestyle. We often determine your treatment is based on the severity of the arterial disease. A physician will determine the best treatment for you based on your medical history and other factors including:
- Age and overall health
- Extent of the disease
- Your signs and symptoms
Nonsurgical Treatment for Carotid Artery Disease
Many patients are able to treat their carotid artery disease through a series of diet and lifestyle changes. This may include:
- Losing weight
- Quitting smoking
- Becoming more physically active
- Adopting a low-cholesterol, high-fiber diet
For other patients, certain types of medications are the most effective treatment for carotid artery disease. This may include medications that treat:
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Blood clots
Learn more about medical treatments for carotid artery disease.
Surgical Treatment for Carotid Artery Disease
For the most advanced cases of carotid artery disease, we may recommend surgery to open and unblock the walls of the effected arteries.
Surgical options include:
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.