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An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot, known as a thrombus, blocks or plugs an artery leading to the brain. A blood clot often forms in arteries damaged by a buildup of plaques, known as atherosclerosis. It can occur in the carotid artery of the neck as well as other arteries.
Listening for a bruit in the neck is a simple, safe, and inexpensive way to screen for stenosis (narrowing) of the carotid artery, although it may not detect all blockages.
Carotid endarterectomy. This is the most common treatment for severe carotid artery disease. After cutting along the front of the neck, a surgeon opens the blocked carotid artery and removes the plaques. The surgeon uses stitches or a graft to repair the artery.
Carotid artery stenosis is a condition that happens when your carotid artery, the large artery on either side of your neck, becomes blocked. The blockage is made up of a substance called plaque (fatty cholesterol deposits).
Carotid artery disease occurs due to a blockage in the arteries in your neck that provide an ongoing supply of oxygenated blood to your brain. Often asymptomatic, this condition can significantly increase your risk of a stroke.
You have a carotid artery with a blockage of 70% or more, especially if you've had a stroke or stroke symptoms, and you aren't in good enough health to undergo surgery — for example, if you have severe heart or lung disease or had radiation for neck tumors.
Carotid arteries are located on either side of the neck and are responsible for supplying blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease, also known as cerebrovascular insufficiency, is characterized by a carotid artery blockage or narrowing in one or both of the carotid arteries.
The thickening narrows the arteries and decreases blood flow or completely blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Who is at risk for carotid artery stenosis? Risk factors associated with atherosclerosis include: Older age. Male. Family history. Race. Genetic factors. High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Smoking. Diabetes. Overweight.
You have two carotid arteries, one on either side of your neck. Carotid artery disease causes up to one-third of all strokes. A stroke occurs when something blocks blood flow to your brain, causing brain injury. Treatment for carotid artery stenosis can dramatically reduce this risk. Causes and Risk Factors of Carotid Artery Disease.
When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a pulse, they’re feeling one of your carotid arteries. Carotid artery disease occurs when a blockage in one or both of these...