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Carotid Artery Diseases

Pathological conditions involving the CAROTID ARTERIES, including the common, internal, and external carotid arteries. ATHEROSCLEROSIS and TRAUMA are relatively frequent causes of carotid artery pathology.
Also Known As:
Arterial Diseases, Carotid; Arterial Diseases, Common Carotid; Arterial Diseases, External Carotid; Arterial Diseases, Internal Carotid; Atherosclerotic Disease, Carotid; Carotid Artery Disorders; Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease; Common Carotid Artery Diseases; External Carotid Artery Diseases; Internal Carotid Artery Diseases; Arterial Disease, Carotid; Artery Disease, Carotid; Artery Diseases, Carotid; Artery Disorder, Carotid; Artery Disorders, Carotid; Atherosclerotic Diseases, Carotid; Carotid Arterial Disease; Carotid Arterial Diseases; Carotid Artery Disease; Carotid Artery Disorder; Carotid Atheroscleroses; Carotid Atherosclerotic Diseases; Disorders, Carotid Artery; Carotid Atherosclerosis; Common Carotid Artery Disease; Internal Carotid Artery Disease
Networked: 2740 relevant articles (98 outcomes, 616 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stroke (Strokes)
2. Carotid Stenosis (Carotid Artery Stenosis)
3. Atherosclerosis
4. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
5. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Experts

1. Katakami, Naoto: 17 articles (01/2020 - 08/2002)
2. Halvorsen, Bente: 16 articles (12/2020 - 08/2010)
3. Holm, Sverre: 16 articles (12/2020 - 08/2010)
4. Skjelland, Mona: 15 articles (12/2020 - 08/2010)
5. Spence, J David: 13 articles (01/2022 - 08/2002)
6. Aukrust, Pål: 13 articles (12/2020 - 08/2010)
7. Minar, Erich: 13 articles (02/2019 - 05/2005)
8. Schillinger, Martin: 13 articles (02/2019 - 05/2005)
9. Hatsukami, Thomas S: 13 articles (01/2018 - 08/2003)
10. Gillard, Jonathan H: 12 articles (01/2020 - 03/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Carotid Artery Diseases:
1. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)IBA
2. LipidsIBA
3. Atorvastatin (Lipitor)FDA Link
4. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
5. C-Reactive ProteinIBA
6. oxidized low density lipoproteinIBA
7. CholesterolIBA
8. Fibrinogen (Factor I)FDA Link
9. LDL CholesterolIBA
10. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Carotid Endarterectomy
2. Therapeutics
3. Endarterectomy (Thromboendarterectomy)
4. Stents
5. Radiotherapy