info on caroidiod artery disease?!

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"Carotid arteries are the main arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain. Carotid artery stenosis, also called carotid artery disease, is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke. (This is the most common form of stroke and is usually caused by a blood clot plugging an artery.)

The narrowing is usually caused by plaque in a blood vessel. Plaque forms when cholesterol, fat and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery. This process is called atherosclerosis."

Loads of websites on this subject. The last site listed has some great pictures and explanations.

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You can read more about it here http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/vascular/carotidartery.htm
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I am a nurse for over 20 yrs

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