CAROTID ARTERY STENOSIS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR THE OCCURRENCE OF ISCHEMIC STROKE

Carotid artery stenosis is a widespread disease and it is one of the most significant risk factors for the development of ischemic stroke. The risk of ischemic stroke increases with the increase in the degree of carotid artery stenosis. Although the relation between carotid artery stenosis and other risk factors (arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc.) has not been precisely determined in relation to the development, course and...