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carotid stenosis
(redirected from Carotid artery stenosis)

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carotid (krot´id),
n either one of the two main right and left arteries of the neck.
carotid stenosis,
n the narrowing and hardening of the carotid artery.
carotid triangle,

carotid stenosis
Cardiovascular disease The partial occlusion of one or both carotid arteries, which is linked to an ↑ risk of strokes & CVAs. See Stroke.


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Risk causes and prevention of ischaemic stroke in elderly patients with symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis.
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