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Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.
Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke & Mini-Stroke. Carotid artery disease, narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain with blood, is a gradual process that slowly blocks the artery, and therefore often does not present any warning signs until the artery is almost totally closed.When blood flow is blocked through the artery, a stroke results.ymptoms of Carotid Artery Disease, Stroke & Mini-Stroke. Carotid artery disease, narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain with blood, is a gradual process that slowly blocks the artery, and therefore often does not present any warning signs until the artery is almost totally closed.