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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The most common cause of carotid artery stenosis is [[atherosclerosis]]. The process of [[atherosclerotic plaque]] formation starts in the early adulthood but it takes years for it to cause symptoms. Uncommon causes include [[Marfan's syndrome]] and [[fibromuscular dysplasia]]. | |||
The most common cause of carotid artery stenosis is [[atherosclerosis]]. The process of atherosclerotic plaque formation starts in the early adulthood but it takes years for it to cause symptoms. | |||
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Atherosclerotic Risk Factors in Patients With Vertebral Artery Disease |
Occlusive Disease of the Subclavian and Brachiocephalic Arteries |
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Overview
The most common cause of carotid artery stenosis is atherosclerosis. The process of atherosclerotic plaque formation starts in the early adulthood but it takes years for it to cause symptoms. Uncommon causes include Marfan's syndrome and fibromuscular dysplasia.