PSVs and end-diastolic velocities of the ICA and common carotid artery were recorded. Patients with PSVs of the ICA of > 140 cm/s underwent carotid computed tomographic (CT) angiography.

A common genetic pathway may account for increased risk for atherosclerotic disease in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.

MHH neurologist investigates how lipid measurements in the blood can be used to more accurately predict the risk of an impending stroke ...

The common carotid artery, internal carotid artery, and carotid bifurcation were scanned. Stable carotid plaque has a uniform texture, smooth and regular surface, and high level or even plaque echo.

Over 3500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023 - and many were preventable ...

While hickeys are usually harmless, excessive pressure on the neck can cause blood clots or arterial damage, potentially leading to strokes. You can use ice and heat packs to speed up their healing.

To noninvasively estimate cerebral blood flow volume, a prospective study of color duplex sonography of the common, external, and internal carotid arteries and vertebral arteries of healthy adults was ...

In this day and age, with so much information available online, it is important to keep yourself educated on how you can stay in the best of your health. If you are looking for ways ... The post 10 ...

Stacie Moore and Bethanne Harris might not seem like typical stroke victims—but their stories are a reminder that strokes can ...