Preventing Carotid Stenosis

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Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis is a group of brain disorders involving loss of brain function.


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This is usually related to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), particularly those arteries in the neck. Carotid stenosis means hardening of the neck arteries.

Atherosclerosis occurs when a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the inner lining...

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