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Marla’s life took a drastic turn when she suffered a stroke caused by carotid artery disease. After experiencing sudden weakness in her left arm, Marla sought urgent medical attention at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center where Vascular Surgeon Dr. Sammy Eghbalieh, recommended she undergo TCAR to treat her carotid artery disease. After the procedure, Marla was inspired to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle which led her to lose over forty pounds. Since then, Marla has taken control of her health and says that TCAR left her feeling better than ever. Learn more about her inspiring journey below.

77-year-old Judy from The Villages Florida underwent CEA and TCAR for her carotid artery disease. After experiencing complications and discomfort with CEA such as facial numbing, Judy was looking forward to a less invasive procedure the second time she underwent treatment. Judy connected with Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Perez-Izquierdo, to discuss what the best treatment option would be for her, and it was determined that she was a good candidate for TCAR. With TCAR, Judy had a more pleasant experience and recovery that allowed her to continue her active lifestyle almost immediately after the procedure.

66-year-old Lee Ann from Staten Island New York was diagnosed with carotid artery disease after various exams detected plaque build-up in her left carotid artery. Due to her medical history, Lee Ann was recommended for TCAR, a minimally invasive procedure that would prevent her from having a stroke.

Sean Maloney and his wife Margaret open up about how Sean’s stroke and subsequent treatment with the CEA procedure had a significant impact on his speech, and therefore shook the natural dynamics of the family. Take a look at how TCAR offered the welcome hope of brighter days ahead!

Dr. Snatic did not want to end up like his grandfather, bedridden from the effects of stroke, so he decided to act on his health. In this newest entry to our patient success story library, watch as Dr. Snatic shares how TCAR helped him address his greatest fear.

Avid fisherman Jackie went to his eye doctor after experiencing fainting spells and blurry vision. Eager to get back on the water, he was diagnosed with a blockage in his left carotid artery and underwent the TransCarotid Revascularization procedure at Vital Heart & Vein in Texas. “It’s a good feeling knowing you shouldn’t have any more problems going out there fishing, getting up and down in the boat. It’s a great feeling to be able to enjoy life,” he says.

Watch Jackie’s story, and Dr. Edward Baptista and Dr. Kousta Foteh discussing carotid artery disease and the TCAR procedure.

Retired vascular surgeon Dr. Wilson experienced aphasia, he shortly found under evaluation at the ER that he had two blocked carotid arteries. Upon further examination, Dr. Joshua Adams recommended TCAR as Dr. Wilson was at high risk for carotid endarterectomy due to high lesions in his carotid arteries, and he went through the procedure under local anesthesia at Carilion Clinic in Virginia. “There was less discomfort, I was able to go home the next day, and I didn’t have to undergo a general anesthesia,” he says.

Discover more of Dr. Wilson’s story, and how Dr. Joshua Adams determined the TCAR procedure as the safest option for him.