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Not Everyone Who Has Artery Blockages Requires Surgery

Summary by cascadenewspaper.com
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I’ve never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? — V.P. ANSWER: In general, screening for blockages in the carotid arteries that provide blood flow to the brain is not recommended, but occasionally, I do see people who get the dia...
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cascadenewspaper.com broke the news in Cascade, United States on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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