Internal medicine physician Doctor Kayode Sotonwa reveals essential information about how doctors can spot the signs of blocked arteries to help prevent strokes.

3.  To educate anyone who may fall victim to a stroke,
Dr. Kayode Sotonwa shares information on what
doctors can do to help identify the signs of a stroke
before the stroke ever happens.

4.  Basically, this build up can constrict the
artery which leads to stroke. When this
happens in a major artery, it can be
easier to identify, as in these major
arteries the blockage may cause a
whistling sound that can be identified
with the use of a stethoscope.

5.  A doctor may then call for the use of an
ultrasound to further examine the artery
for the existence of a blockage. This is a
procedure that is non-invasive and can
help identify how bad the blockage is.

6.  A doctor can
determine the next
steps that need to
be taken to deal
with the buildup
and prevent the
stroke from
occurring and
causing long term
damage.