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My father is 81yrs and has had a stroke.
Mri indicates My father had multiple strokes. Preliminary tests indicate narrowing of the carotid artery. Doctor suggests stenting however his arteries are in such a shape that doc mentioned there may be complications. Due to age does not recommend surgery. Can this be cured by medicine? How safe is stenting vs surgery?
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
If the doctor think that the patient won't be able to survive the surgery or the surgery itself would be a risk for him then i think you shouldn't go ahead.
He can be managed with medicines.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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