Good brain function depends on a steady flow of oxygen-rich blood through the carotid arteries in your neck. If you have a blockage that slows that blood flow down, you have carotid artery disease. And you could be at increased risk for a stroke. At Baptist Health, we have the expertise to help you manage your disease and lower your stroke risk.
When you come to us for carotid artery disease treatment, you can be confident you’ll receive the most comprehensive, high-quality care available. We bring together a multidisciplinary team of experts who can diagnose your condition and recommend the best therapy options.
Together, we can manage your condition and minimize your chances of having a stroke.
Our Approach to Carotid Artery Disease Care
When you come to us for carotid artery disease care, we take the time to review your entire health history. That way, we know if you’ve had previous blood vessel problems or if you’re experiencing a new issue.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts works together to bring you the right diagnosis and to design a treatment plan that meets your specific needs. By using the most advanced traditional or minimally invasive procedures to treat carotid artery disease, we can reduce stroke risk between 70 and 80 percent.
Along with our commitment to delivering high-quality carotid artery disease treatment, we also have a passion for improving the services we provide. We’re constantly researching and developing new therapies to improve our carotid artery disease program, leading to better patient outcomes.
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What’s remarkable about TCAR is that patients tolerate this flow reversal extremely well,” says Dr. Pereda. “This procedure has the lowest amount of ‘hits’ to the brain of any of the other procedures, including traditional carotid artery surgery.”
Meet our Carotid Artery Disease Specialists
We have an outstanding, diverse team of carotid artery disease specialists ready to serve you. Our electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, lipidologists, surgeons and rehabilitation professionals can provide treatment in all aspects of vascular care.
Carotid Artery Disease Clinical Trials
At Baptist Health, we are trailblazers in research. We’ve contributed to many groundbreaking clinical trials, including the National Institutes of Health-funded CREST and CREST II trials that compared various stroke prevention methods. If you’re interested in being a partner in our research and want to learn more about our clinical trials, talk with your doctor or view our list of ongoing trials.
Our Locations
Find a location near you in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe Counties.