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• Carotid artery blockage
• Brain tumors—benign
and malignant
• Pituitary tumors
• Craniosynostosis
• Aneurysm
• Arteriovenous
malformation
• Hydrocephalus
• Head injury
• Trigeminal
and glossopharyngeal neuralgia
• Hemifacial
spasm
• Intracerebral
hemorrhage
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson's disease |
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Carotid artery blockage
The carotid arteries are present on the left and right sides, and supply blood flow to the brain. Certain conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes can lead to a progressive narrowing of the blood vessels. It is possible that this causes a stroke or can cause an emboli to cause a stroke. Your physician will obtain appropriate studies to evaluate your carotid arteries when indicated. |
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Carotid endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy is a neurosurgical procedure to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery. This procedure can be done under general anesthesia or under a regional block. It involves removing the plaque build-up and therefore reducing the risk of stroke. This procedure is done in patients that are symptomatic from recent TIA's, or in high-risk patients in which a high-grade stenosis has been discovered by screening studies. |
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