Blood clot formation in any part of the CAROTID ARTERIES. This may produce CAROTID STENOSIS or occlusion of the vessel, leading to TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK; CEREBRAL INFARCTION; or AMAUROSIS FUGAX.
Also Known As:
Carotid Thrombosis; Common Carotid Artery Thrombosis; External Carotid Artery Thrombosis; Internal Carotid Artery Thrombosis; Thrombosis, Carotid; Thrombosis, Common Carotid Artery; Thrombosis, External Carotid Artery; Thrombosis, Internal Carotid Artery; Carotid Artery Thromboses; Thrombosis, Carotid Artery