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Yeah, no gym this morning; instead, we are going to a vascular surgeon for a consult about my carotid arteries! The carotid arteries are a pair of major arteries that supply blood to the head and neck. They branch off the aorta and ascend through the neck to the brain. The carotid arteries are essential for delivering oxygen-rich blood to the brain. I have one that has been plugged for many years, but now the second one is showing signs of wear and tear. If it gets plugged, I will be departing this life sooner than I had planned.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the treatment of the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. They diagnose and treat conditions like aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease, and varicose veins. Vascular surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive surgeries, including endovascular procedures like stenting and balloon angioplasty.
Looking at the calendar, Dr. Mary and I began moving into our new home four years ago, and Ortega got the job; they had NO idea what they were getting into! A caravan of trucks worked day and night to transfer all of our ill gotten goods from Seal Beach and “on the hill” to the new abode christened Casa Valencia!
Turck number 43 arrives.
