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Which one of the following is a feature of carotid artery stenosis?   Ataxia   Drop attacks   Central Retinal Artery Occlusion   Episodic vertigo   Ipsilateral hemiplegia Key Learning Point
Signs typical of the anterior (carotid) territory include ipsilateral retinal artery occlusion/amaurosis fugax, contralateral hemiplegia, dysphasia, and sensory loss.
Explanation

Signs typical of the anterior (carotid) territory include:

Ipsilateral retinal artery occlusion/amaurosis fugax
Contralateral hemiplegia
Dysphasia, and
Sensory loss.

Features of the vertebrobasilar artery include vertigo/drop attacks, ataxia and vertigo.