《英文msh词典》Narrowings,Carotid Artery
[入口词] Narrowings,Carotid Artery
[主题词] Carotid Stenosis
[英文释义] Narrowing or stricture of the internal,common,or external carotid artery,most often as a result of atherosclerotic plaque formation. Ulcerations may form in atherosclerotic plaques and induce thrombus formation. Platelet or cholesterol emboli may arise from stenotic carotid lesions and induce a transient ischemic attack (ISCHEMIC ATTACK,TRANSIENT) or CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT. Emboli which travel to the eye may manifest as AMAUROSIS FUGAX (temporary blindness). (From Adams et al.,Principles of Neurology,6th ed,pp822-3)