If you develop carotid artery disease you will need regular carotid artery ultrasound tests download the cad patient information flier find a vascular specialist near you the information contained on vascularorg is not intended and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. New trends and developments in carotid artery disease skip to main content svs member login login email username new content alerts researcher academy submit a manuscript editorial manager journal info journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques. Carotid artery disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries you have two common carotid arteries one on each side of your neck that each divide into internal and external carotid arteries. Carotid artery disease is a compilation of presentations on topics relating to carotid artery disease from the last five symposia sponsored by the division of vascular surgery at the feinberg school of medicine northwestern university in chicago illinois. Carotid artery disease stroke society for vascular surgery we are a not for profit professional medical society composed primarily of vascular surgeons that seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education advocacy research and public awareness the svs pac is the single voice in washington that