Carotid occlusive disease, also called carotid stenosis, occurs when one or both of the carotid arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the brain, becomes narrowed or blocked. The narrowing usually is the result of the buildup of plaque, which is made up of fatty material and blood platelets,...

What is carotid artery disease? Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, which are the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the carotid arteries is most commonly related to...

Dr. Solomon has specialized in the surgical treatment of cerebrovascular diseases since 1986, and has operated on more cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations than any surgeon in the tri-state area.  His special interests are in the identification and definitive treatment of cerebral...