Carotid Artery Disease

Blockages in the carotid arteries, which supply the brain with blood, are responsible for about 25 percent of the preventable causes of stroke, the most feared illness of the elderly. These carotid artery blockages are caused by hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis.

The vascular surgeons at UCSF Medical Center have over five decades of experience preventing strokes with carotid artery surgery. Recently our vascular surgeons were given the highest designation for quality outcomes in carotid surgery by the Leapfrog initiative that compared outcomes in carotid surgery throughout Northern California. In addition to stroke, our experts have substantial experience dealing with other forms of vascular disease, including many rare and uncommon disorders, that involve the carotid arteries.

For information or to make an appointment, please call:
Vascular Surgery (415) 353-2357

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated August 29, 2007