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A stroke is when a clot causes a thrombus (blockage of flow of blood) in the veins of the brain. The brain has multiple arteries that supply it with oxygen.
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What are the negative affects of clogged arteries?
The negative affects of clogged arteries include coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
What are the symptoms of a mini-stroke?
A mini stroke is caused by a clogged artery in the brain. When this happens, there is no blood supply going to that portion of the brain. As a result, brain tissue may be harmed, leading to a lost of function in the area controlled by that portion of the brain.
What would happen if your coronary artery was clogged?
a completely clogged coronary artery is one the things that causes heart attacks (myocardial infarctions)
Can a heart attack occur if an artery in the heart is clogged?
yes
What is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known?
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
Why middle cerebral artery stroke is more common than anterior cerebral artery or posterior cerebral artery stroke?
because it is in continuity with internal carotid artry, usually embolus lodges there.
When arteries are clogged it can lead to a what?
Stroke, Heart Attack.
How does trans fat kill you?
It rubs the inside of your artery. when to much trans fat get clogged up in your artery, you get a heart attack.
A lesion of the carotid artery may lead to?
STROKE
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with basilar artery stroke?
Yes
When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle dies the condition is?
a cardiac attack
What is carotid artery occlusion blockage?
Carotid artery occlusion blockage means that there is complete blockage of the artery. This is very serious, as complete blockage of the artery can cause a stroke.
