Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease     Carotid Artery Occlusive Disease Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines If Carotid Artery Disease is suspected, Consider medication adjustments for blood pressure control or cholesterol level Smoking cessation Antiplatelet medication (ASA or Plavix) Statin agent If symptomatic - schedule consult ASAP Or, refer to Vascular Surgery Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit 1) Ultrasound DCD scan (DVU) 2) An evaluation by a referring physician is required prior to scheduling visit. 3) Specific reason for referral Patient Education/Information (includes preps) Carotid Disease Atherosclerosis Carotid Endarterectomy http://www.vascularweb.org http://surgery.med.umich.edu/vascular/ Appointment Timeframe Next available appointment, particularly if significant disease is present. Please complete Outpatient Consult Request Form and fax to 734-936-0133 How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Fax medical records to 734-232-4480 or send to CVC Clinic Medical Records 3rd Floor Clinic Contact Information Physician: 800-962-3555 Patient: 888-287-1082 Clinic Location Sites Cardiovascular Center - Vascular Surgery Clinic UM Consulting Physician Ramon Berguer, M.D., Ph.D. Enrique Criado , M.D. Jonathan L. Eliason, M.D. John E. Rectenwald, M.D. James C. Stanley, M.D. Guillermo Alejandro Escobar, M.D. Peter Kerr Henke, M.D. Thomas W. Wakefield, M.D. Department Web Site Revised on: 01/28/2011