Carotid stenosis

Definition

A narrowing of the carotid artery lumen. It is usually caused by the formation of an atherosclerotic plaque. Symptoms are usually present when there is severe narrowing or obstruction of the arterial lumen and manifest as ischemic cerebrovascular accidents.

Also known as carotid artery stenosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 13001 per MONDO
• ICD9 433.10 per MONDO
• MESH D016893 per MONDO
• NCIT C95804 per MONDO
• SCTID 64586002 per MONDO
• UMLS C0007282 per MONDO

Affected Organs