@starfirey2k
Here is something from The Cleveland Clinic and a couple articles from Harvard Health.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/carotid-artery-disease-part-two/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-crucial-controversial-carotid-artery-part-i-the-artery-in-health-and-disease
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-crucial-controversial-carotid-artery-part-ii-treatment
Take care,
Jake