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Jan416 posted:
I recently had a carotid endarterectomy and now have slurred speech due to a deviated tongue. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it last?
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James Beckerman, MD, FACC responded:
Have you talked to your doctor about this? Strokes can occur during or after carotid endarterectomy. Symptoms may improve, although it can be difficult to predict - I wish you the best in recovery.


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