Aug. 26, 2004 -- Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has a high sensitivity and negative predictive value for carotid stenosis, according to the results of a study published in the Aug. 10 issue of ...

The use of noninvasive imaging (magnetic resonance angiography or computed tomographic angiography) should be individualized. Prior to the stent procedure, a complete evaluation of the aortic arch as ...

A 42 year-old man developed right neck pain followed by a left hemiparesis. Carotid Artery Dissection: (Left) Right Carotid Angiogram at the level of the carotid bifurcation; (Middle) Right Internal ...

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 ...

New research shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease (CAD). This may be an ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Although the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis, or carotid artery disease, in the U.S. is low (3%), the outcome of not treating the ...

Q: I've been told I my carotid artery may produce a blockage. What can I do? A: A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can leave a person paralyzed or debilitated for life. When a stroke occurs, ...

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 ...

The most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history and ...