40 Carotid artery disease

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F40

Most strokes happen because of a blockage in an artery. A common cause of this is disease in the large arteries in the front of your neck. This factsheet explains how carotid artery disease develops, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

It also includes a useful list of organisations, which can provide further information, and a glossary of medical terms.

You can download this factsheet or order a paper copy using the links below.

Published September 2011, next review due March 2014.

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