Professor Chaim AnerSurgeon, vascular surgery specialist
Atherosclerosis of the Carotid Arteries, Diagnosis and Treatment at the Top Ichilov Clinic
Treatment of carotid artery atherosclerosis at the Top Ichilov clinic is characterized by quality medical care, absence of complications, and a high level of comfort.
In the last decade, atherosclerosis has been referred to as a disease of civilization. Environmental conditions, poor nutrition, stress, and both mental and physical strain constantly accompany people. A large portion of the population suffers from cardiovascular diseases.
Various forms of atherosclerosis affect humanity, regardless of gender and age. Atherosclerosis and its complications are the most common pathology of the cardiovascular system.
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Treatment of Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis at the Top Ichilov Clinic
In the early stages of the disease, carotid artery atherosclerosis can be treated without the use of medications. The attending physician develops a lifestyle program for the patient: balanced proper nutrition, physical therapy, exercise schedule, lifestyle correction, etc. Often, this is sufficient to prevent disease progression. Patients have access to certified vascular surgeons, physical therapy instructors, psychologists, and dietitians. In later stages of the disease, serious treatment is necessary.
Indications for surgical intervention include a narrowing of the artery lumen greater than 70%. One of the surgical methods used at the Top Ichilov clinic is carotid endarterectomy (removal of plaques from the lumen of the carotid artery to normalize cerebral blood flow).
Alternative Surgical Treatment Methods
Surgical intervention is always a stress for the psyche and the body as a whole. The Top Ichilov clinic widely employs gentle surgical intervention methods, which are minimally invasive operations conducted using modern and proven equipment. The list of procedures is as follows:
- Intravascular balloon dilation. A special balloon is introduced into the affected vessel to expand the walls at the site of narrowing.
- Intravascular angioplasty. Expanding balloons and stents are used to restore blood flow.
- Prosthetics. The affected section of the vessel is replaced with a graft.
- Creation of bypass blood flow, shunting.
The most common complications of treatment include: embolism, thromboembolism of the cerebral vessels. This complication is a consequence of concomitant and previously suffered diseases of the myocardium, lungs, and stroke. The complication occurs in 1-2% of patients and does not depend on the surgeon's qualifications. The Top Ichilov clinic's rates for this complication do not exceed 0.5% of all treated patients.
In the postoperative period, all functions of the patient's body recover quickly; the patient is walking the next day and is discharged home within a week.
- Aortocoronary bypass surgery
- Therapeutic angiography — stenting of coronary arteries
Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis in Israel
Examination of patients for carotid artery atherosclerosis at the Top Ichilov clinic is conducted by highly qualified specialists, experienced physicians. The equipment used is reliable and of high quality. Comprehensive diagnostic measures are carried out for patients.
- Blood test (determination of lipid composition).
- Angiography.
- Doppler sonography.
- Reovasography.
- Phonography. And much more.
In the diagnostic center, the best specialists in Israel conduct examinations and research. They state that atherosclerosis is always better treated in the early stages when pathological changes in organs and tissues are not yet observed. Preventive examinations for atherosclerosis are an important part of taking care of one's health.