Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified carotid artery
Emergency
ICD-10: I63.039 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गर्दन की धमनी में रुकावट · தமிழ்: கழுத்து தமனி அடைப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕೊರಳಿನ ಧಮನಿ ಅಡಚಣೆ · తెలుగు: మెడ ధమని నిరోధం · বাংলা: গলার ধমনী বন্ধ · मराठी: मानेच्या धमनीचा अडथळा · ગુજરાતી: ગરદનની ધમનીમાં અવરોધ
About this condition
This stroke occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the carotid arteries in the neck, blocking blood flow to parts of the brain. The symptoms depend on which artery is affected and may include sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty with speech and movement. Every minute counts in getting emergency medical treatment to restore blood flow and minimize brain damage.
Common symptoms
sudden numbness
difficulty walking
slurred speech
facial drooping
arm weakness
confusion
severe headache
When to see a doctor: immediately - call ambulance
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गर्दन की धमनी में रुकावट · ब्रेन स्ट्रोक · मस्तिष्क आघात · लकवा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கழுத்து தமனி அடைப்பு · மூளை பக்கவாதம் · ரத்த ஓட்டம் தடை · பக்கவாத தாக்குதல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕೊರಳಿನ ಧಮನಿ ಅಡಚಣೆ · ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು · ಬ್ರೈನ್ ಸ್ಟ್ರೋಕ್ · ರಕ್ತನಾಳ ತಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మెడ ధమని నిరోధం · మెదడు పక్షవాతం · బ్రెయిన్ స్ట్రోక్ · రక్త ప్రవాహ అడ్డుపడటం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গলার ধমনী বন্ধ · ব্রেন স্ট্রোক · মস্তিষ্কে আঘাত · পক্ষাঘাত |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मानेच्या धमनीचा अडथळा · ब्रेन स्ट्रोक · मेंदूचा झटका · अर्धांगवायू |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગરદનની ધમનીમાં અવરોધ · બ્રેઇન સ્ટ્રોક · મગજનો હુમલો · લકવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified carotid artery?
sudden numbness, difficulty walking, slurred speech, facial drooping, arm weakness, confusion.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call ambulance
Is Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified carotid artery common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified carotid artery?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call ambulance.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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