Carotid artery occlusive disease most often produces transient ischemic attacks or stroke by which of the following mechanisms?
A. Reduction of flow to the affected area of the brain through stenotic or occluded vessels.
B. Embolization of atheromatous debris and/or clot with occlusion of intracranial branches of the carotid artery.
C. Thrombosis and propagation of the clot into the intracranial branches.
D. All of the above are equally common.
Answer:B
Carotid artery occlusive disease most often produces transient ischemic attacks or stroke by which of the following mechanisms?
A. Reduction of flow to the affected area of the brain through stenotic or occluded vessels. B. Embolization of atheromatous debris and/or clot with occlusion of intracranial branches of the carotid artery. C. Thrombosis and propagation of the clot into the intracranial branches. D. All of the above are equally common.