[DOC] [TLE] Hardening of the arteries, effects, treatment and prevention ... [PAR] Sep 25, 2013 ... Causes and symptoms of hardening of the arteries and atherosclerosis. ... These 
smaller arteries can maintain a blood supply to an area even when the main ... to 
fix the damage caused by hardening of the carotid arteries in the neck. ... the risk 
of major vascular events (stroke, heart attack), but not mortality. [DOC] [TLE] Carotid stenosis | carotid artery disease - Mayfield Clinic [PAR] Carotid stenosis is a narrowing of the carotid arteries, the two major arteries ... 
Treatment aims to reduce the risk of stroke by controlling or removing plaque ... to 
understand the circulatory system of the head and neck (see Anatomy of the 
Brain). ... causes arteries to become rigid, a process often referred to as "
hardening of... [DOC] [TLE] Intracranial artery stenosis - Mayfield Clinic [PAR] Treatments aim to reduce the risk of stroke by controlling or removing plaque 
buildup and ... This narrowing of the blood vessels causes decreased blood flow 
to the area of the ... If you or a loved one develops these symptoms, it is time to 
call 911 immediately. ... Atherosclerosis is a major cause of intracranial artery 
stenosis. [DOC] [TLE] Stroke and Carotid Artery Disease Overview - SIR [PAR] Vascular Experts Treat Blocked Carotid Arteries Without Surgery to Prevent 
Stroke ... High cholesterol can lead to blockage in the carotid artery that takes 
blood from the neck to the ... These cells can block arteries to the brain, causing a 
stroke. ... interventional radiologists treat atherosclerosis, "hardening of the 
arteries,"... [DOC] [TLE] Stroke - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health - The New York Times [PAR] These strokes are also sometimes referred to as large-artery strokes. ... The 
arterial walls slowly thicken, harden, and narrow until blood flow is .... Headache, 
usually in the back of the head; Dizziness; Nausea and vomiting .... 
Atherosclerosis can cause fatty build-up in the carotid arteries of the neck, which 
can lead to blood... [DOC] [TLE] Stroke information. Symptoms and treatment of stroke - Patient ... [PAR] A common cause of stroke is a blood clot in the brain. ... For example, if you lose 
the blood supply from a main carotid artery then a large area of your brain is 
affected, which can ... Atheroma is often called furring or hardening of the arteries
. .... in the neck to check if there are large patches of atheroma in these arteries. [DOC] [TLE] Carotid Artery Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library [PAR] Carotid artery disease causes a narrowing of the major blood vessels that supply 
the brain. It is caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke. ... When these 
arteries become narrowed, it's called carotid artery disease. It may also be... [DOC] [TLE] Atherosclerosis: Types, Causes & Symptoms - Healthline [PAR] Nov 24, 2015 ... Atherosclerosis can lead to heart attack, stroke, and heart failure if ... The carotid 
arteries are found in your neck and supply blood to your brain. ... Hardened 
arteries can cause circulation problems in these areas of the body. [DOC] [TLE] NINDS | Questions and Answers About Carotid Endarterectomy ... [PAR] Mar 21, 2016 ... Carotid endarterectomy can prevent stroke in some patients. ... fatty deposits 
blocking one of the two carotid arteries, the main supply of blood ... The disease 
process that causes the buildup of fat and other material inside the artery walls is 
... of blood flow in an artery in the head or neck leading to the brain. [DOC] [TLE] What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Atherosclerosis? - NHLBI, NIH [PAR] Jun 22, 2016 ... If plaque narrows or blocks these arteries (a disease called coronary heart ... You 
also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. ... If these major 
arteries are narrowed or blocked, you may have numbness, pain, ... which can 
lead to serious problems, including heart attack, stroke, or even death. [DOC] [TLE] Uncommon Causes of Stroke - American Stroke Association [PAR] Mar 4, 2015 ... But there are many uncommon causes

Question: Hardening of these main arteries of the head & neck can lead to a stroke
Answer: Carotid arteries