Carotid Artery Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Carotid artery disease also called carotid artery stenosis occurs when fatty deposits and cholesterol (plaques) clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head which increases the risk of stroke.

Symptoms-
Initially, Carotid artery disease doesn't produce any signs or symptoms. But in a severe case, decreased blood supply to the brain may result in either a TIA (transient ischemic attack) or stroke.
Signs and symptoms of a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack) include:

Balance disorder

Confusion

Dizziness

Blindness

Speech difficulty

Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body

Sudden, severe headache

Causes-
Carotid artery disease is typically caused by atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque contains clumps of:

Cholesterol

Fat

Cellular waste

Protein

Calcium

Risk Factors

Diabetes

Family history

High blood pressure

High blood sugar

High levels of cholesterol

High levels of triglycerides

Obesity

Older age

Prolong inactivity and lack of physical exercise

Sleep apnea

Smoking and other forms of Tobacco use

Unhealthy diet

Specialists to Visit
Cardiovascular Medicine Specialist
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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