Looking for a specialist...
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I'm from St. Louis. My father’s right carotid artery is completely blocked, and his left one is about 70% clogged. Physically, he seems to be doing alright right now since he started on the regimen of PLAVIX 75 mg, ASPIRIN PROTECT, and SORTIS 20 mg. That said, he was definitely dealing with some tingling in his right arm, and his gait was a little off in his left leg. His doctor is pushing for surgery, but he's warning us that it carries a huge risk... I really want to get a second opinion from some top-tier specialists here in America. If anyone knows, can you tell me what a procedure like this actually costs? Also, who is the absolute best surgeon for this kind of thing? We aren't able to get a referral for the US healthcare system right now, so we're looking at our options.