Carotid artery disease
Narrowing of the neck arteries that can affect blood flow to the brain.
Narrowing of the neck arteries that can affect blood flow to the brain. In vascular surgery, this condition is assessed using symptoms, risk factors and imaging findings. The goal is timely diagnosis, reduced complication risk and selection of an appropriate treatment plan.
Symptoms
- check_circleOften no symptoms
- check_circleTransient weakness
- check_circleSpeech difficulty
- check_circleVision changes
- check_circleSudden numbness of face or arm
When to see a doctor
Call emergency services for sudden severe pain, cold/bluish limb, speech difficulty, shortness of breath or chest pain.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is based on symptoms, medical examination and imaging results interpreted together. Related diagnostics: duplex-ultrasound, ct-angiography, mr-angiography.
Treatment
Treatment is selected individually based on disease stage, vascular anatomy, risk factors and the patient's overall condition. Related treatments: endarterectomy, vascular-stenting.