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Carotid Artery Disease Symptoms
Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid artery disease may be asymptomatic (without symptoms) or symptomatic (with symptoms). Most patients that suffer from carotid artery disease do not have symptoms until the arteries have narrowed to the point that they cause a transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) or a stroke.
Signs of a Stroke
The words BE FAST can help you recognize stroke signs and symptoms:
- Balance: Sudden loss of balance.
- Eyes Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Face: Noticeable unevenness or droopiness in the face.
- Arm: Weakness or numbness in one arm. One arm may drift downwards.
- Speech: Slurred speech
- Time: Every second counts. Call 911 at any sign of stroke.
Many patients do not seek medical attention until long after the first signs of stroke appear. If you or someone you know exhibits signs of stroke, it is important to seek immediate medical assistance.
Carotid Artery Disease: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and Stroke
Carotid artery disease results in the narrowing of blood vessels, which can often lead to transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) and stroke. Stroke often results in long-term or permanent damage, while the damage to the brain from transient ischemic attack is usually temporary.
Both transient ischemic attack and stroke are very serious medical conditions that require immediate medical attention. Learn more about stroke diagnosis and treatment at our Stroke Center.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.