Carotid Artery Disease

This condition occurs when plaques build up in the carotid arteries, causing narrowing that prevents blood from reaching the brain or causing ischemic strokes.

Diagnosis and Symptoms:

• Carotid artery disease can cause ischemic stroke (see ischemic stroke).
• Symptoms include headaches, tinnitus, and dizziness.
• Diagnosis is done through imaging such as ultrasound, MRA, CTA, and diagnostic cerebral angiography.

Treatment:

• Treatment aims to prevent ischemic stroke.
• Options include endovascular carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy (surgical removal of plaques).
• Lifestyle Modifications: Maintaining normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels, avoiding smoking, practicing good sleep hygiene, following a healthy diet, and regular exercise can reduce the risk of carotid artery disease and stroke.