Aging and carotid remodeling

As we age, remodeling takes place in our body, and while some changes can be attributed to the mere aging process, others can be attributed to an early pathological process of subclinical changes typical in atherosclerosis. Aging is an imminent part of life and is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cerebro- vascular disorders in both sexes. Once established, cerebrovascular diseases are strong contributors in worldwide morbidity and mortality scales, and stroke is the worldwide leading cause of mortality and disability in adults. Cerebrovascular disorders in Croatia are the second leading cause of mortality and the first in adult disability. In this article, we attempt to present all the changes of aging in the com- mon carotid artery thus distinguishing them from a pathological processes.