Jul 24, 2025 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). These clogged blood …

Jul 24, 2025 · 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 …

Jan 15, 2025 · Carotid (kuh-ROT-id) ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to look at blood flow through the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels on each …

Dec 11, 2018 · This procedure removes plaque buildup in the carotid artery to help reduce your risk of stroke.

Jul 30, 2022 · Carotid angioplasty (kuh-ROT-id AN-jee-o-plas-tee) and stenting are procedures that open clogged arteries to restore blood flow to the brain. They're often performed to treat …

Nov 30, 2018 · Carotid stenosis occurs when fatty deposits, or plaques, block the carotid arteries — the blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain and head. The blockage increases stroke …

Jan 13, 2025 · When I saw this thread title I went and got my report from my Carotid ultrasound done in May last year. My doctor’s office called and said no plaque, but I got the report just to …

Sep 19, 2023 · 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 …

Jul 24, 2025 · Mayo Clinic carotid artery disease care brings together neurologists and neurosurgeons as well as cardiologists, vascular and endovascular surgeons, and …

Mar 15, 2022 · Each year, Mayo Clinic specialists treat approximately 6,000 patients with carotid artery disease. To learn more about carotid artery with stenosis and receiving care at Mayo …