Carotid endarterectomy: The surgical removal of plaque within the carotid artery.
Hypertensive retinopathy: Damage to the blood vessels in the retina (the area at the back of the eye that contains the cells that are sensitive to light) caused by hypertension.
Sphygmomanometer: A device which is used to measure blood pressure. The sphygmomanometer consists of an arm cuff, dial, pump, and valve.