Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) worldwide. Carotid revascularization procedures are effective in reducing subsequent stroke in symptomatic ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: My uncle just had an emergency carotid endarterectomy for 99 percent occlusion of his right carotid artery. He is 82 years old and quite fit. He had a carotid Doppler (ultrasound) ...

Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified carotid artery stenosis in adults, demonstrating utility for a tool that could improve ischemic stroke outcomes. Carotid artery ...

The function of the carotid arteries is to help transport blood into a person’s brain and other areas in the head, making them essential to brain function. Arteries play a vital role in transporting ...

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 ...

Stroke is one of the most feared complications of surgery. to provide adequate preventive and therapeutic measures, physicians need to be knowledgeable about the risk factors for stroke during the ...