Carotid artery stenosis is a condition where your carotid artery, the arteries on either side of your neck, becomes narrowed or blocked. The plaque could shower debride into the brain circulation which can result in a stroke.

When discovered in the setting of a mini-stroke or TIA, you maybe referred to a vascular surgeon to be considered for a surgery to clear out the plaque to lower your future risk of strokes.

Symptoms of carotid artery stenosis include drooping of one side of the face, slurred speech, vision loss in one side (usually like dark curtains coming down your field of vision), numbness on one side of the body, or weakness on one side of the body.