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  • Coronary Atherosclerosis Treatments

    Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.

  • Atherosclerosis

    Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.

  • Stroke

    Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.

  • Ischemic Stroke

    A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.

  • Carotid Artery Disease Imaging

    Diagnostic radiology can detect carotid artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels transporting blood to the brain, face and neck.

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