Carotid Artery Disease Treatment
Carotid artery disease is one of the leading preventable causes of stroke in India. Dr. Pritee Sharma offers comprehensive carotid evaluation, stroke-risk assessment, carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting (CAS) at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.
The carotid arteries in the neck carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Cholesterol plaque can narrow these arteries (carotid stenosis), reducing flow and — more dangerously — releasing tiny clots that travel to the brain and cause a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA).
Carotid disease is often silent until the first stroke. Screening with a simple carotid duplex ultrasound is recommended in patients over 60 with cardiovascular risk factors, anyone with a previous TIA, or those scheduled for major cardiac surgery.
Modern treatment is highly effective: when intervention is needed, both carotid endarterectomy (open) and carotid artery stenting (endovascular) reduce future stroke risk by over 70% in suitable patients.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
Symptoms to watch for
- Sudden weakness or numbness of one side of the face, arm or leg
- Brief loss of vision in one eye (amaurosis fugax)
- Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech
- Sudden severe dizziness or loss of balance
- A 'bruit' (whooshing sound) heard over the neck on examination
- Often no symptoms at all until the first stroke
Common causes & risk factors
- Atherosclerosis (cholesterol plaque)
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Smoking
- High cholesterol
- Family history of stroke or coronary artery disease
- Age over 60
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Carotid duplex ultrasound
Painless, radiation-free first-line investigation to measure the degree of narrowing and characterise the plaque.
CT or MR angiography
Detailed imaging when intervention is being planned.
Best medical therapy
Statins, antiplatelet drugs, BP and diabetes control — the foundation of treatment for all patients.
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Open surgical removal of the plaque — the long-established gold standard with excellent long-term results.
Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
Minimally invasive endovascular stenting via a small puncture in the groin or wrist — ideal for select patients.
Post-procedure stroke-prevention plan
Lifelong risk-factor management, periodic follow-up scans and lifestyle counselling.
Why early care matters
- Identifies stroke risk before the first event
- Reduces future stroke risk by 70% or more with appropriate treatment
- Choice of open or endovascular therapy tailored to the patient
- Improves life expectancy and independence
- Essential before major cardiac or aortic surgery
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- Surgeon experienced in both endarterectomy and stenting
- Multidisciplinary input from neurology and cardiology
- On-site high-resolution duplex ultrasound
- ICU and stroke-unit backup at Renova Century Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Anyone over 60 with hypertension, diabetes, smoking history or high cholesterol; anyone who has had a TIA; and patients scheduled for major cardiac or aortic surgery.
Both are excellent in the right patient. Choice depends on age, plaque anatomy, neck anatomy and cardiac risk. Dr. Sharma will discuss the best option after imaging.
In experienced hands, both endarterectomy and stenting have a peri-procedural stroke risk well under 3% — far lower than the long-term stroke risk of untreated severe stenosis.
Yes. Statins and antiplatelet therapy continue lifelong to prevent recurrence and protect the heart.
What to expect during recovery
- Most procedures are walk-in / walk-out day-care — no inpatient stay required
- Return to desk work in 24–48 hours; driving in 2–3 days
- Mild bruising or soreness for 3–5 days, controlled with simple painkillers
- Class-II compression stockings for 2 weeks after vein procedures
- Resume gym and long-distance travel in 7–10 days
- First review at 1 week, duplex scan at 4–6 weeks, then yearly follow-up
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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