Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S.his narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery. When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
Best Answer: The closest airport to Washington, DC (includes the Smithsonians) is Reagan National Airport. Best Metro is the blue line to Smithsonian Stop, about a 20 minute ride. Please pick a Best Answer, even if it is not mine. That way we can tell if we really do help people.
Seven miles from the South Rim and two miles from the park's entrance, Grand Canyon National Park Airport, in the small town of Tusayan, Arizona, is the closest airport to the Grand Canyon.lthough the Grand Canyon is entirely in the state of Arizona, most of the air travel to the Grand Canyon comes from Nevada via Tusayan for scenic air tours offered by airlines and helicopter companies. Maverick Airlines departs from Henderson Executive Airport, 16 miles southeast of Las Vegas.