《英文msh詞典》Carotid Artery Narrowing
[同義詞] Carotid Artery Narrowing
[主題詞] Carotid Stenosis
[中文釋義] 頸動脈狹小
[英文釋義] 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)