Carotid artery stenosis (IMAGE)

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal

Carotid artery stenosis

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Carotid artery is the blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Stenosis of this artery leads to impaired blood flow to the brain and altered blood-brain barrier properties, which can be reversed with carotid endarterectomy.

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