What are the symptoms of carotid artery disease?
Many people have no symptoms. For some people, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke is the first sign of the disease.
If you have any of these symptoms of a TIA or stroke, call 911 or other emergency services right away.
- Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
- Sudden vision changes.
- Sudden trouble speaking.
- Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
- Sudden problems with walking or balance.
- A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.
