Carotid plaques are fatty deposits that build up inside the arteries in your neck called carotid arteries. These plaques can block the blood flow and increase the risk of stroke or other problems. Full definition
Steatosis at baseline predicted the occurrence of carotid plaques independent of age, sex, type - 2 diabetes, tobacco use, and other cardiovascular risk factors. (sciencedaily.com)
Diminished omega - 3 fatty acids are associated with carotid plaques from neurologically symptomatic patients: Implications for carotid interventions. (intelligent-imaging.com)
Regardless of other factors, the risk of developing carotid plaque in adulthood was almost two times (1.7) higher in children exposed to one or two parental smokers compared to children of parents who did not smoke. (sciencedaily.com)