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Animated figures depict thrombogenicity in the internal carotid artery due to the presence of a carotid web. A, Stasis of blood flow developing distal to the carotid web results in thrombus formation (B). This thrombus, when of sufficient size, dislodges and embolizes intracranially (C and D).
