Fibromuscular dysplasia involves abnormal cell growth in the walls of the arteries, including the carotid ... it can lead to—depending on which artery is affected—are aneurysm (bulging ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death in women. Landmark studies comparing carotid endarterectomy with medical management in both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients have shown results in women ...

Two children (7%) had strokes associated with fibromuscular dysplasia ... activated protein C resistance, and internal carotid artery stenosis. All children received supportive treatment acutely ...