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Carotid artery disease

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Carotid stenosis
Stenosis - carotid
Stroke - carotid artery
TIA - carotid artery

Carotid artery disease causes the carotid arteries to become narrowed or blocked. The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to your brain. They are located on each side of your neck. You can feel their pulse under your jawline.

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