Carotid endarterectomy and prevention of cerebral ischemia in symptomatic carotid stenosis
<h3>What is
carotid stenosis?</h3>
Blood vessels in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain narrow.
Cholesterol buildup in the blood vessels can cause carotid artery stenosis (atherosclerosis). In this area, blood clots can form and travel to the brain.
This condition can exist for a long time without causing symptoms. Stroke or brief stroke-like attacks are common when symptoms do occur.
If this condition is discovered as a result of a stroke or stroke-like attack, blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering medications may be used to improve blood flow to the brain. If the narrowing is severe, surgery to open the blood vessel may be required.
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