Carotid artery stenosis

Carotid artery stenosis
Other namesTIA - carotid artery[1]
Carotid artery disease
SpecialtyVascular surgery

Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing or constriction of any part of the carotid arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis.[2]

  1. ^ "Carotid artery disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Atherosclerosis". The Lecturio Medical Concept Library. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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