Specific treatment leans on the extent of the stoppage in the carotid arteries. If the blockage is mild to moderate, then the doctor can recommend making slow lifestyle changes that will decrease the atherosclerosis in the body. There are other alternatives, such as medication to regulate blood pressure or lower cholesterol. Blood thinners are a logical way to prevent blood clots. If the blockage is critical, then the doctor can recommend removing the blockage from the artery. Carotid endarterectomy, is the treatment for severe carotid artery disease. If the blockage is severe, then carotid angioplasty and stenting is the option. If there are other health conditions, then surgery might be an unsafe procedure to go through. The individual is given anesthesia and a tiny balloon to the area of the blockade. The balloon is inflated to extend the artery, and a wire mesh to preserve the artery from contract