This Edited Volume, Carotid Arteries - Function, Pathology, and Treatment, is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of carotid arteries. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by experts in the field of surgery. All chapters are complete in themselves, but they are united under a common research study topic. This publication aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research efforts by international authors and to open up new potential research paths for further novel developments.