Extracranial carotid artery pathology as a cause of brain ischemia

Authors

  • Volodymyr Smolanka Uzhgorod National University, Uzhgorod, Ukraine

Keywords:

cerebral ischemia, internal carotid artery

Abstract

The main types of extracranial carotid artery lesions, their role in the ischemic attacks and strokes development are analysed in the article. Pathophysiology of the brain damage is shortly reviwed.

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How to Cite

Smolanka, V. Extracranial carotid artery pathology as a cause of brain ischemia. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal, (3), 131–137. Retrieved from https://theunj.org/article/view/53045

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