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Can your carotid artery spasm?
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Yes. : Any artery that is not "hardened" with plaque or calcium can go into spasm. However, connecting spasm with clinical symptoms is a more difficult. If you are concerned you should consult a vascular surgeon or neurologist.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Not really: Carotid disease cause stroke, only fmd (fibromuscular dysplasia) causes muscular spasms but they are typically asymptomatic...
Answered 10/31/2016
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