Asked & Answered Podcast
The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care's general and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Alexander Postalian, answers patients' questions about cardiovascular health.
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Asked & Answered Podcast
What is carotid artery disease and how is it related to stroke?
Dr. Jorge Miranda explains the carotid artery's importance in supplying blood to the brain and its link to stroke risk. She discusses various treatment options for carotid artery problems, including open surgery to remove plaque, stenting to widen the artery, and a hybrid procedure that combines both methods.
Read more about carotid artery disease: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/carotid-artery-disease/
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