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.
MDC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. Zyman Group is a member of the MDC Partners Network. began a commitment to the public safety communications market in 1998 when the Company perceived a technology gap for products offered to small and mid-sized municipalities for MDC applications.