Carotid artery disease is a common cause of stroke. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. There are two large ...

The carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in a person’s neck. If these arteries become blocked, a person may require surgery, also known as a carotid endarterectomy, to remove the blockage. A ...

The carotid arteries, which are located on either side of your neck, provide your face and brain with the oxygen-rich blood they need to function properly. Without this blood flow, your brain cells ...

A 47 year-old man developed the abrupt onset of a left hemiparesis. Carotid Artery Dissection: (Left) Right Carotid Angiogram at the level of the carotid bifurcation; (Middle) Right Carotid Angiogram ...

Carotid stenosis severity serves as a predictor for cognitive impairment independent of white matter lesions and traditional vascular risk factors.

Your carotid arteries are the major blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain. One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a ...

You have two carotid arteries in your neck that are responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to your head and brain. Like all arteries, carotid arteries are made up of three layers: An outer ...

Scarfe and Farman [22] describe the relationships between CBCT images of CCAA and calcifications of the stylohyoid chain, superior cornu of the thyroid cartilage, triticeous cartilage, and tonsil.

Carotid cavernous fistula is a condition that affects your eye. It can come on suddenly after a head injury or slowly over time. Direct. This type is sometimes also called trauma carotid cavernous ...

Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the ...

A 44 year-old woman developed right neck pain after falling off a bike. Three days later, she developed the abrupt onset of a left hemiparesis. Carotid Artery Dissection: (Left) Right Carotid ...