Atherosclerotic plaque in the internal carotid artery <br/>26% stenosis and left common carotid stenosis <br/>17% is severe?

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Hello doctor! I went to carotid ultrasound and got the results: Right internal carotid artery narrowing
26% and left common carotid stenosis
17%. So the doctor asked me, is the ultrasound result of 26% stenosis of the internal carotid artery and
17% of the left common carotid artery severe, doctor and how to treat it? Thank you doctor!
Dinh Thi Thuy Quynh (1967)
Answer
Hello, doctor, I would like to answer the question: “Is the internal carotid artery stenosis
26% and the left common carotid stenosis
17% severe? ” as follows:
According to her carotid ultrasound results, the atherosclerotic plaque on both sides of the carotid artery is at a mild level of stenosis and currently the next direction of treatment is medical treatment, with good control of factors. risk and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. However, you should go to the hospital to investigate more carefully and systematically to give you the most accurate advice.
You can go to the nearest medical facility or the Hospital of Vinmec Health System for more detailed examination and advice by doctors. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Phong - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Interventionist - Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital