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Apr 19, 2023 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). The clog increases the risk of stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the brain loses all or much of its blood supply.
Aug 28, 2024 · That sound can signal carotid artery stenosis—narrowing of the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the brain—or the rare vascular disease fibromuscular dysplasia.
Jun 2, 2023 · Carotidynia is a rare disorder of the carotid artery that causes pain in the face and neck area. Also known as Fay syndrome and TIPIC (transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery) syndrome, it has no known cause and is usually not serious.
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Mar 30, 2023 · The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels at the front of the neck. They supply oxygen-rich blood to the front of the brain. This region of the brain manages thought, speech,...
Sep 17, 2018 · When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a pulse, they’re feeling one of your carotid arteries. Carotid artery disease occurs when a blockage in one or both of these...
Aug 29, 2023 · Carotid artery disease occurs due to a blockage in the arteries in your neck that provide an ongoing supply of oxygenated blood to your brain. Often asymptomatic, this condition can significantly increase your risk of a stroke.
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Jul 29, 2024 · The head and neck receives the majority of its blood supply through the carotid and vertebral arteries. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the arterial supply to the head and neck – its anatomical course, branches, and clinical correlations.
