Carotid disease is the most common large vessel cerebral vascular disease and causes about 20% of all strokes.  Nearly 10% of the elderly population has a >50% carotid stenosis (narrowing of the blood vessel)from atherosclerotic disease.  In addition, patients can develop stroke from other carotid vasculopathies (vessel problems) such as carotid dissection, vasculitis, a-v fistula or aneurysms. It is therefore a challenge to diagnose carotid disease accurately and manage it appropriately. Recent advances in imaging and catheter-based treatments (carotid stenting) offer new options in carotid disease management.  At the same time these advances add to the complexity of selecting the most appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment options for a single patient.

Why Choose the INI Carotid Clinic?

• Efficient multispecialty management of the patient with carotid disease.
• Development of a carotid database that will drive and improve patient care.
• Access to the latest research in medical, surgical, and catheter-based carotid therapies.

Clinic Details:

The clinic is located on the 6th floor of the main hospital. Clinic hours are every Thursday from 1 - 4 PM. Patients are usually scheduled for carotid doppler studies or other necessary testing on same day as the visit.
New patients to this clinic are referred by the primary care physician or other specialty services.

For referrals and scheduling call:

1-877-4-CVA-911 (1-877-428-2911).