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Carotid Artery Thrombosis

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Definition: Blood clot formation in any part of the CAROTID ARTERIES. This may produce CAROTID STENOSIS or occlusion of the vessel, leading to TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK; CEREBRAL INFARCTION; or AMAUROSIS FUGAX.  coordinate IM with specific carotid artery (IM) if pertinent    Other names Thrombosis, Carotid Artery; Carotid Artery Thromboses; Thrombosis, Internal Carotid Artery; Thrombosis, External Carotid Artery; Thrombosis, Common Carotid Artery; Thrombosis, Carotid; Internal Carotid Artery Thrombosis; External Carotid Artery Thrombosis; Common Carotid Artery Thrombosis; Carotid Thrombosis

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