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Clogs and Clots: Causes of Ischemic Stroke When an artery that carries blood to the brain becomes clogged or blocked, an ischemic stroke can occur. Arteries may be blocked by fatty deposits (atheromas, or plaques) due to atherosclerosis. Arteries in the neck, particularly the...
or PAD. You may have clogged carotid arteries, which are the main arteries carrying blood to the brain. This condition doesn’t always produce symptoms, but it can lead to a stroke.