Heart disease health centre. Carotid artery disease: Causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment. The most common type of carotid artery disease is atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the carotid arteries because of a build-up of fatty plaque. Having carotid artery disease increases a person's risk of experiencing a stroke.
Definition of deacon for Students. 1  1 : an official in some Christian churches ranking just below a priest. 2  2 : a church member in some Christian churches who has special duties.
Deacon was as innovative, quick thinking and flamboyant out of uniform as he was fabulous on the field. Even before he became a great star, he was determined to attract his share of attention. One of his first acts as a Rams rookie was to put aside his given name David and substitute a nickname Deacon..