Carotid Artery Diseases

**Definition:** Pathological conditions involving the CAROTID ARTERIES, including the common, internal, and external carotid arteries. ATHEROSCLEROSIS and TRAUMA are relatively frequent causes of carotid artery pathology.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.300.200 - C14.907.253.123

**Synonyms:** - Arterial Diseases, Carotid - Carotid Artery Disorders