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Ischemic strome

2017-12-22 11:14:14
My brother recently had a second time stroke, ischemic stroke. This time it is right MCA Infarct,the right internal carotid artery is 90% blocked and in 2013 the first stroke causes 100% blockage of left internal carotid artery. Is there any chances or the best way to have thrombectomy??
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if his age is above 50 better to go for Endarterectomy
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visit a intervene radiologist or vascular surgeon

Answered2017-12-23 03:27:40

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