What Causes Carotid Artery Disease?
Carotid artery disease seems to start when damage occurs to the inner layers of the carotid arteries. The buildup of plaque or blood clots can severely narrow or block the carotid arteries, which limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your brain.
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- SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/4077
- Syndication ID: 4039
- Language: English
- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Content Published: Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM
- Date Syndication Captured: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 01:31 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Friday, September 30, 2022 at 12:42 AM
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