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 ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (KFSN) -- Each year, more than 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with carotid artery disease. If left unchecked, it can lead to stroke because tiny pieces of plaque break away ...

Carotid artery stenosis or coronary artery disease refers to a narrowing of the carotid arteries, which are the major arteries in the neck that supply the brain with blood from the heart. A common ...

People living in areas with more air pollution face a greater risk of carotid artery stenosis, a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the brain, according to new research. Carotid artery ...

Abnormal brain artery widening is associated with lacunar stroke, indicating a shift in understanding the mechanisms behind ...

Q: I have 50 percent blockage of my carotid arteries on both sides. What is the recommended treatment? A: The purpose of treatment for carotid artery disease is to prevent a stroke. But the type of ...

The FDA recently approved the Arterial Restriction Clamp (ARC), a light-weight device designed to stop blood flow in the ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A major study is changing how doctors prevent strokes, especially in people who do not know ...

Introduction: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a recognized predictor of cardiovascular events. The coexistence of coronary atherosclerosis and cerebrovascular disease is associated with unfavorable ...

The main supply of blood to the brain is carried by the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries branch off from the aorta (the largest artery in the body) a short distance from the heart, and extend ...