Also called carotid artery disease, carotid stenosis is caused by a buildup of plaque inside the artery wall that reduces blood flow to the brain. The process of plaque buildup is called atherosclerosis. Carotid stenosis is a major risk factor for stroke and can lead to brain damage.
Most shipbuilders in the United States are privately owned, the largest being Huntington Ingalls Industries, a multibillion-dollar defense contractor, and the oldest family owned shipyard being Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA.
Thanks for the A2A . The Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) currently under construction will be the largest aircraft carrier in 2016. Builder: Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va. Propulsion: Two nuclear reactors, four shafts. Beam: 134 feet, Flight Deck Width: 256 feet.