Carotid stenosis is the narrowing of the arteries in the neck because of fat and cholesterol deposits (plaque) within the carotid arteries. The narrowing increases the chance of a blockage, resulting in stroke when the brain does not get a sufficient blood supply. When symptoms like slurred speech and blurry vision occur, immediate medical help is necessary.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Neurosurgery](/departments/neurosurgery) 

 A department providing neurosurgical surgery and care, including evaluation and treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and n… 

 

 

  department###  [Cardiac Surgery](/departments/cardiovascular-center/cardiac-surgery) 

 The cardiac surgery program within the Cardiovascular Center provides diagnosis and surgical treatment for heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disorders, and s… 

 

 

  department###  [Vascular Neurosurgery](/departments/neurosurgery/vascular-neurosurgery) 

 A program within the Department of Neurosurgery providing cerebrovascular neurosurgery for conditions such as brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, stroke, and vascular bra…