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.
China Shipping Industry Corporation, the country's leading shipbuilder, announced on its WeChat account and on its official website on April 7 that the conglomerate has injected assets of seven power-related sectors into its listed company, Fengfan Co Ltd, which is registered in Baoding city, Hebei province.