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Who gets carotid artery stenosis?
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Elderly Hypertensive: Carotid stenosis usually occurs secondary to longstanding atherosclerosis. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. It takes time for atherosclerotic plaques to develop, so most patients with carotid artery stenosis are older adults.
Answered 6/26/2020
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See below: High risk individuals include, those with diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, and high lipids.
Answered 2/11/2020
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