Carotid Web as a Rare Cause of Ischemic Stroke

The carotid web (CW) is an abnormal embologenic formation in the lumen of the internal carotid artery and is the cause of ischemic stroke. Low awareness of doctors and untimely diagnosis of this pathology due to its rare occurrence can lead to an erroneous diagnosis, the choice of incorrect treatment tactics, and an increased risk of recurrent stroke. The article presents a review of the literature on the topic, as well as our own clinical case of a diagnosed carotid web in a patient with recurrent ischemic strokes.