I've had the carotids ultrasounded before -- about 18 months ago. This time, although there were moments of significant discomfort, it didn't seem overall as bad as last time . . . and certainly not as bad as the groinish inquisition!
I'll not know for cetrain what's happening until I see the cardiologist for followup in a couple weeks' time. For the moment, Jane (ultrasoundist) told me there was moderate blockage, at the level where folks might decide to opt for dynorod-style surgery but more likely wouldn't. It really depends on how the results compare when placed directly alongside those from last time, which she didn't have to hand.
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I've had the carotids ultrasounded before -- about 18 months ago. This time, although there were moments of significant discomfort, it didn't seem overall as bad as last time . . . and certainly not as bad as the groinish inquisition!
I'll not know for cetrain what's happening until I see the cardiologist for followup in a couple weeks' time. For the moment, Jane (ultrasoundist) told me there was moderate blockage, at the level where folks might decide to opt for dynorod-style surgery but more likely wouldn't. It really depends on how the results compare when placed directly alongside those from last time, which she didn't have to hand.