The controversy exists between carotid diseases and cognitive function.Carotid stenosis, carotid occlusion and carotid plaques are all associated with cognitive impairment.

• 颈动脉疾病对认知功能的影响尚存有争议,颈动脉狭窄、颈动脉闭塞和颈动脉斑块均与认知障碍有关。