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Arterial tear in internal carotid artery

Blockage in internal carotid artery

Overview

Cholesterol may build-up in the lining of an internal carotid artery.

Review Date 4/16/2023

Updated by: Mary C. Mancini, MD, PhD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Shreveport, LA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.