In majority cases you may not have any symptoms of carotid artery disease. Plaque builds up in the carotid arteries over time with no warning signs until you have a Transient Ischemic Attack ( TIA) or a stroke.
Signs of a stroke may include:
1. Sudden loss of vision, blurred vision, or difficulty in seeing out of one or both eyes
2. Weakness, tingling, or numbness on one side of the face, one side of the body, or in one arm or leg
3. Sudden difficulty in walking, loss of balance, lack of coordination
4. Sudden dizziness and/or confusion
5. Difficulty in speech / speaking
6. Confusion
7. Problems with memory