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Rakesh Roshan Promotes Preventive Scans After Clearing 75% Carotid Blockage

Having cleared a 75% blockage in both carotid arteries through angioplasty, the veteran filmmaker urges over-45s to get heart CT scans alongside carotid sonography to detect silent vascular risks.

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Overview

  • During a routine full-body checkup in mid-July, a neck sonography revealed asymptomatic blockages of more than 75% in both of Roshan’s carotid arteries.
  • He underwent preventive angioplasty at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital around July 16 and moved out of the ICU by July 18.
  • On July 22, Roshan announced via Instagram that he is now fully recovered at home and plans to resume his workout routine soon.
  • The 75-year-old director is calling on adults aged 45 and above to undergo heart CT scans alongside carotid artery sonography to uncover hidden stroke risks.
  • Roshan’s public appeal highlights how early detection and celebrity influence can drive awareness of silent cardiovascular threats and the value of preventive care.