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.
D.R. Horton is currently the biggest home builder in America, and focuses on single family homes for middle class and high end buyers. They currently have homes in 71 markets and 26 states. This company is a great asset to the economy and the community, employing over 3,000 workers nationwide.