Verengung der Halsschlagader: So ist die Gefährdungslage | Asklepios

Changes in the carotid artery usually do not cause symptoms for a long time, but can then suddenly lead to a stroke. Fatty deposits in the blood vessels, also known as arteriosclerosis, often cause narrowing of the carotid arteries. Risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and high cholesterol. Blood thinners and lipid-lowering drugs can often help initially. For stenosis grades of 70 percent or greater, surgery is often recommended. However, there are exceptions, and the medical team assesses each patient individually. Dr. Harald Daum, Chief Physician of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Asklepios Klinikum Harburg https://www.asklepios.com/details/arz..., explains what the surgical treatment involves and how it is performed. #asklepios #cartilagestenosis #carotidartery 📲 📣 Learn more on our website: http://www.asklepios.com 😃 🔔 Subscribe to the Asklepios Clinics YouTube channel:    / asklepioskliniken   Follow us on... 😎👍 💊 Facebook:   / asklepioskliniken   💊 Instagram:   / asklepioskliniken   💊 X:   / asklepiosgruppe   💊 LinkedIn:   / 98645   🏥 🚑💉 Asklepios Clinics are among the leading private operators of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Germany. The hospital group stands for highly qualified patient care with a clear commitment to medical quality, innovation, and social responsibility. On this foundation, Asklepios has developed dynamically since its founding almost 40 years ago. The group currently operates 164 healthcare facilities nationwide. These include acute care hospitals of all levels of care, university hospitals, specialized clinics, psychiatric and forensic facilities, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes, and medical care centers. In the 2023 financial year, approximately 3.5 million patients were treated in Asklepios Group facilities. The company employs more than 68,000 people. 🧑‍⚕👨‍⚕👩‍⚕ www.asklepios.com Our videos are for your information only and never replace personal consultation, examination, or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. Medicine and the scientific findings underlying it are subject to a constant process of development. Therefore, no liability can be assumed for the completeness, omissions, accuracy, or timeliness of the information. Furthermore, the content provided cannot and may not be used to make independent diagnoses.