Carotid stenosis

Carotid stenosis is a narrowing of the carotid artery, which in most cases is caused by plaque buildup in the blood vessels. It can be one of the causes of a stroke.

In addition to smoking, risk factors include high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

The therapy will be decided based on the extent of the narrowing and the patient's general health condition. Treatment options include conservative therapy and surgical therapy (e.g., stent implantation, TEA, bypass, etc.).