Definition of inference for English Language Learners. : 1  the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence. : 2  a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence.
Another risk factor for clogged arteries is having a high blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, there is a greater chance in speeding up the process of arterial plaque buildup. This also expedites the hardening of the clogged arteries.
Symptoms of Clogged Arteries in the Neck. Medical team working on a patient in the emergency room Photo Credit monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images. Four blood vessels in the neck carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain -- the right and left carotid arteries and the right and left vertebral arteries.The carotids are much larger than the vertebrals and nourish a correspondingly larger portion of the brain.our blood vessels in the neck carry oxygen and nutrients to the brain -- the right and left carotid arteries and the right and left vertebral arteries.