Course of disease | Calcified carotid artery
Course of disease A calcified carotid artery can remain asymptomatic and therefore undetected for a long time. As calcification typically increases gradually, the risk of developing a stroke increases as calcification increases. The risk of a heart attack also increases with carotid calcification. An early change in lifestyle can significantly improve the prognosis of the … Course of disease | Calcified carotid artery