Carotid Artery Disease |
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Blockages in the carotid arteries, which supply the brain with blood, cause about 25 percent of preventable strokes, one of the most feared illnesses of the elderly. These blockages are caused by hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis.
In its early stages, carotid artery disease may not have any symptoms until you experience what's commonly called a "mini-stroke" or transient ischemic attack (TIA). If your doctor suspects you have carotid artery disease, it can be easily diagnosed using ultrasound or other imaging technology.
Treatment ranges from medication to surgery called carotid endarterectomy.
Our doctors also have expertise treating other forms of vascular disease involving the carotid arteries, including many rare and uncommon disorders.
For information or to make an appointment, please call:
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (415) 353-2357
For help finding a doctor, please contact our Physician Referral Service:
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated April 22, 2009
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