Carotid artery stenosis
Current as of: December 16, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Ethan A. Halm MD, MPH - Internal Medicine
Carotid artery stenosisCarotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of one or both of the carotid arteries. These blood vessels supply blood to your brain. They can be narrowed and damaged by the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak"). If this plaque breaks open, it may form a blood clot. A blood clot could move to the brain and cause a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Current as of: December 16, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Ethan A. Halm MD, MPH - Internal Medicine |
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