2023年4月19日 · A buildup of fatty deposits, known as plaques, in the arteries that send blood to the brain cause carotid artery disease. Plaques are clumps that include cholesterol, fat and blood cells that form in the artery. This process is called atherosclerosis. Carotid arteries that are clogged with plaques narrow.

2023年4月19日 · The goal in treating carotid artery disease is to prevent stroke. Treatment depends on how blocked the carotid arteries are, whether the blockage is causing symptoms, and the age and other illnesses of the person who has the blockage.

Atherosclerosis in the arteries close to the heart can lead to coronary artery disease. This may cause chest pain, a heart attack or heart failure. Carotid artery disease.

When the treatment is done on arteries in the neck, it's called a carotid endarterectomy. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. A surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to create a new path for blood in the heart.

2018年12月11日 · This buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) may restrict blood flow to your brain. Removing plaque causing the narrowing in the artery can improve blood flow in your carotid artery and reduce your risk of stroke. In carotid endarterectomy, you receive a …

2025年1月15日 · 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 …

Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals perform research to develop new treatments for atherosclerosis. They also study ways to reduce the risk of heart attacks and other medical conditions caused by atherosclerosis.

2023年9月19日 · Carotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which clogs or blocks the carotid arteries.

2010年3月26日 · Carotid endarterectomy and carotid artery stenting are both safe, effective treatments for advanced carotid artery disease. During endarterectomy, a surgeon opens the affected carotid artery and removes the plaque. The artery is then repaired with either stitches or a …

2023年4月19日 · Mayo Clinic researchers are working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of carotid artery disease. Efforts include evaluating treatment options for carotid artery disease that has no symptoms and surgical ways of treating carotid artery disease that has symptoms.