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	Carotid artery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The carotid artery is a major artery of the head and neck.
		The left carotid arises from the arch of the aorta, while the right carotid arises as one of the branches of the bifurcation of the brachiocephalic artery (trunk) into the carotid and right subclavian artery.
		The latter two could be considered a terminal bifurcation of the artery; the maxillary artery is the larger of the two.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carotid (235 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Carotid Endarterectomy is the name of the operation to clean out the artery to the brain.
		The carotid artery in the neck is prone to the development of atheroma which is the name for the collection of fat and calcium which narrows arteries in the body.
		The artery is closed with a Dacron patch to prevent narrowing it, and blood is supplied to the brain during the operation via a plastic shunt.
	members.optusnet.com.au /~barryb2/barryb2/carotid%20endarterectomy.html (568 words)

	Carotid endarterectomy for TIA and stroke
		Carotid endarterectomy is surgery to remove plaque buildup in the carotid arteries.
		Carotid endarterectomy is 3 times more effective than treatment with medicine alone in preventing stroke for people who have symptoms that can be attributed to a 70% to 99% blockage of the carotid arteries.
		Tests such as carotid ultrasound, carotid arteriography, CT angiography, or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) are needed before surgery to evaluate the amount of plaque buildup in the carotid arteries and the flow of blood through the narrowed area.
	my.webmd.com /hw/stroke/hw224563.asp?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77... (1113 words)

	Carotid Arteries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The carotid arteries are the four principal arteries of the neck and head.
		They have two specialized regions: the carotid sinus, which monitors the blood pressure, and the carotid body, which monitors the oxygen content in the blood and helps regulate breathing.
		At the base of the brain, the two internal carotids and the basilar artery join to form a ring of blood vessels called the "circle of Willis." The external carotid arteries have several branches which supply the tissues of the face, scalp, mouth and jaws.
	www.innerbody.com /text/card14.html (100 words)

	Carotid arteries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Carotid Artery Disease Explanation of the complex anatomy of the carotid arteries, vessels in the neck that carry blood to the brain by Dr. Wang-Cheng, Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
		Carotid Endarterectomy Information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and InteliHealth, including how carotid artery disease is diagnosed and detailed information about carotid endarterectomy surgery and the risks.
		When to Operate in Carotid Artery Disease When to operate in carotid artery disease by Jose Biller, M.D. and William H. Thies, PH.D. American Academy of Family Physicians present the recent stroke trials in language we can all understand.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Carotid_arteries.html (310 words)

	Carotid Endarterectomy - Carotid Artery Surgery.
		Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical procedure to remove fatty plaque from neck arteries.
		Fatty plaque is deposited on the interior walls of the neck (carotid) atteries as a in a condition known as Carotid Artery Disease.
		This blood supply is delivered to the brain by the 2 large carotid arteries in the front of the neck and by 2 smaller vertebral arteries at the back of the neck.
	www.texheartsurgeons.com /CarotidEndarter.htm (631 words)

	Carotid arteries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The carotid artery is a major artery of the head and neck thatsupplies blood to the head and neck.
		The left carotid arises from thearch of aorta, while the right carotid arises as one of the branches of the bifurcationof the brachiocephalic artery (trunk) into the carotidand right subclavian artery.
		The external carotid artery usually has eight branches in the neck: superior thyroidartery, lingual artery, facial artery, ascendingpharyngeal artery, occipital artery, posterior auricular artery, maxillary artery, and superficialtemporal artery.
	www.therfcc.org /carotid-arteries-92182.html (213 words)

	Carotid Artery Disease -- From WebMD
		There are two carotid arteries (one on each side of the neck) that supply blood to the brain.
		The carotid arteries supply the large, front part of the brain, which is responsible for our personality and our ability to think, speak and move.
		Like the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries), the carotid arteries can also develop atherosclerosis, the build-up of fat and cholesterol deposits, called plaque, on the inside of the vessels.
	my.webmd.com /content/pages/14/81964.htm (1095 words)

	LeMaitre Vascular Patient Information - Carotid Artery Disease
		Carotid artery disease is a type of cerebrovascular disease that affects the vessels leading to the head and brain.
		One of the leading causes of stroke, especially in older patients, is carotid stenosis or the clogging of the arteries in the neck.
		The internal carotid artery goes straight to the brain and is the brain's major supplier of blood.
	www.lemaitre.com /patients_carotid.asp (1711 words)

	NeurosurgeryToday.org \| What is Neurosurgery \| Patient Education Materials \| carotid endarterectomy
		The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels to your brain.
		Carotid arteries are located on each side of your neck and extend from your aorta in your chest to the base of your skull.
		Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a tiny, slender metal-mesh tube is fitted inside your carotid artery to increase the flow of blood blocked by plaques.
	www.neurosurgerytoday.org /what/patient_e/carotid.asp (1349 words)

	Carotid Occlusive Disease
		The carotid arteries are paired arteries in the neck that serve as the major blood supply to the brain. The major risk factors for carotid artery occlusive disease include atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries” elsewhere in the body, a history of smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
		When the patient’s history or physical examination suggests potential carotid artery narrowing, the patient is generally sent for a noninvasive imaging study to evaluate the carotid arteries. These studies may include a duplex ultrasound study or a magnetic resonance angiogram. Both are completely noninvasive and highly accurate tests to determine the presence and extent of carotid artery narrowing.
		When a carotid artery narrowing of greater than 80 percent is found, consideration for repair of the artery is appropriate. Patients who have had warning signs for stroke and are found to have significantly narrowed carotid arteries are recommended for artery repair.
	www.brighamandwomens.org /vascularsurgery/CarotidArteryDisease.asp (535 words)

	Carotid Artery Disease - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Carotid artery disease is a form of disease that affects the vessels leading to the head and brain (cerebrovascular disease).
		This blood supply is delivered to the brain by the 2 large carotid arteries in the front of your neck and by 2 smaller vertebral arteries at the back of your neck.
		Although there are no symptoms specific to carotid artery disease, the warning signs of a stroke are a good way to tell if there is a blockage in the carotid arteries.
	www.tmc.edu /thi/carotida.html (1169 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Stroke from Carotid Dissection (Brain Attack, Stroke Following Carotid Dissection)
		Carotid dissection is sometimes caused by an injury to the head or neck.
		The carotid dissection causes a blockage of the artery and impairs blood flow to the brain.
		asymptomatic carotid stenosis, or narrowing of one of the arteries in the neck
	www.healthopedia.com /stroke-from-carotid-dissection (830 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
		Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis occurs when a major portion of one or both carotid arteries (the arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain) is narrowed or blocked.
		In atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), fatty deposits occur in the inner lining of the arteries, and atherosclerotic plaque (a mass of fatty deposits and blood platelets) develops.
		Carotid endarterectomy, surgical removal of plaque from the carotid arteries, may be indicated to prevent new strokes from occurring, especially if there is more than 70% of the carotid artery occluded and there are no contraindications (reasons against the surgery) such as coexisting terminal illness or dementia.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000751.htm (687 words)

	Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke
		There are two smaller arteries, the vertebral arteries, which run through the spine and supply blood to the back part of the brain (the brainstem and cerebellum).
		The carotid arteries supply the much larger front part of the brain, where thinking, speech, personality and sensory and motor functions reside.
		As the carotid arteries narrow, the blood flow to the brain diminishes.
	clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1400/1482.asp?index=6434 (820 words)

	Carotid artery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The carotid artery is a major artery of the head and neck that blood to the head and neck.
		The left carotid arises from the of aorta while the right carotid arises as of the branches of the bifurcation of brachiocephalic artery (trunk) into the carotid and right subclavian artery.
		The external carotid artery usually has eight in the neck: superior thyroid artery lingual facial artery ascending pharyngeal artery occipital artery auricular artery maxillary artery and superficial temporal The latter two could be considered a bifurcation of the artery; the maxillary artery the larger of the two.
	www.freeglossary.com /Carotid_artery (266 words)

	Clogged Neck Artery May Warn Of Heart Attack As Well As Stroke
		This study was designed to refine this association and determine whether the severity of atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries correlated with the severity of coronary heart disease, according to the study's lead author, Ioannis Kallikazaros, M.D., associate director in cardiology at Hippokration Hospital in Athens, Greece.
		Researchers found that severe atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries was related to severe coronary heart disease.
		The carotid artery classifications were: 1) no sign of plaque; 2) 2 to 15 percent artery obstruction; 3) 16 to 49 percent artery obstruction; 4) 50 to 79 percent artery obstruction; and 5) 80 to 100 percent artery obstruction.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/1999-05/AHA-CNAM-060599.php (678 words)

	Carotid Arteries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Internal and external carotid arteries and the arteries to the head.
		Arteries of the head and neck include: common carotid artery, external carotid artery, internal carotid artery, subclavian ar...
		Depicts branches of the external carotid artery: temporal, ophthalmic, facial, lingual and occ...
	www.indexedvisuals.com /html/Search/Carotidarteries.htm (205 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Carotid artery surgery
		Carotid artery surgery is a surgical procedure to restore adequate blood flow to the brain.
		Each common carotid splits into two branches -- the internal branch, which brings oxygen-rich blood to the brain, and the external branch, which brings blood to the face.
		If you develop a thrombus in the internal carotid artery or an embolism in a smaller blood vessel, you may experience symptoms such as blurred vision, slurred speech, or weakness (all signs of stroke).
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002951.htm (875 words)

	Carotid Stenting
		Carotid stenting is a new treatment that provides an effective means of reestablishing blood flow through blocked carotid arteries.
		Carotid stenting is a procedure in which a tiny, slender metal-mesh tube is fitted inside a carotid artery to increase the flow of blood blocked by plaques.
		Endarterectomy, the surgical removal of plaque from the artery, is the standard treatment for severe buildup of plaque in the carotid artery.
	www.uofr.vasculardomain.com /images/uploaded/URMC/cs.cfm (875 words)

	Carotid definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Carotid: Pertaining to the carotid artery and the area near that key artery located in the front of the neck though which blood from the heart goes to the brain.
		The external carotids are more superficial (closer to the surface) than the internal carotids (which run deep within the neck).
		Carotid comes from the Greek "karotides" which referred to the main arteries going to the head.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2640 (460 words)

	uhrad.com - Head and Neck Imaging Case of the Day (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The branches of the right internal and external carotid arteries are separated indicating the presence of a mass between them (arrows).
		Carotid body and glomus vagale tumors usually present as neck masses whereas the other forms of glomus tumors present as expansile masses within the skull base.
		Angiographically there is splaying of internal and external carotid arteries and a dense nonhomogeneous tumor blush is easily identified in the capillary phase.[2] The salt and pepper appearance as seen in this case (Fig.
	www.uhrad.com /ray/hdnk4a.htm (423 words)

	Carotid Ultrasound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Carotid Arteries are the major blood vessels supplying the head and brain with the necessary blood flow to deliver oxygen.
		The Carotid Ultrasound study is a safe, simple and cost effective method of assessing blood flow through the carotid arteries and determining significant restriction of blood flow.
		During this part of the exam, the carotid arteries are seen and pictures are recorded detailing the condition of the arteries and show any plaque deposits that may interfere with normal blood circulation.
	www.helenacardiology.com /carotidultrasound.htm (644 words)

	Definition of Carotid arteries
		The carotid artery is a major artery of the head and neck that supplies blood to the head and neck.
		The external carotid artery usually has eight branches in the neck: superior thyroid artery, lingual artery, facial artery, ascending pharyngeal artery, occipital artery, posterior auricular artery, maxillary artery, and superficial temporal artery.
		The latter three arteries contribute to an important anastomosis in the brain, the Circle of Willis.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Carotid_arteries (279 words)

	Clogged Carotid Arteries Predict Heart Disease
		NEW YORK, May 06 (Reuters Health) -- Researchers have found that substantial atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries -- neck arteries that supply blood to the brain -- is related to severe coronary artery disease.
		In addition, the patients had ultrasound tests of their carotid arteries to test for atherosclerosis, fatty plaques on the artery linings that can obstruct the flow of blood.
		And in 91% of cases of abnormal heart function in patients with severely diseased heart arteries, the carotid arteries were also diseased.
	www.personalmd.com /news/a1999050611.shtml (249 words)

	Carotid artery surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		There are four carotid arteries, with a pair located on each side of the neck.
		When the carotid arteries become blocked with cholesterol plaques (atherosclerotic plaques), blood flow to the brain is compromised.
		The artery is stitched (sutured) closed, the tube is removed, and the incision is closed.
	www.morehead.org /wellconnected/000124.htm (455 words)

	eMedicine - Dissection, Carotid Artery : Article by Sean O Henderson, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Although any of the arteries in the neck may be affected, internal carotid artery dissections are the most common and occur intracranially and extracranially, with the former being more rare and severe.
		Carotid artery dissections have nonspecific presenting symptoms (eg, neurologic deficits, headache) and occur at a relatively young age.
		Approximately 20% of strokes in the young are caused by carotid artery and vertebral artery dissections in the neck, compared to 2.5% in older patients.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic82.htm (2897 words)

	Carotid Artery Disease
		The age of the patient is remarkable for the reported "100% blockage." It did not state the location of the stenosis...
		I have found that patients and families are capable of understanding this complex anatomy.
		If severe internal carotid disease is present, then it is wise to get a baseline on that patient's coronary anatomy as three-vessel heart disease is seen in conjunction with severe carotid disease.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/939673817.html (352 words)

	Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is a condition where fatty deposits occur in the inner lining of the arteries, and atherosclerotic plaque (a mass consisting of fatty deposits and blood platelets) develops.
		The plaque may obstruct the artery or a clot (thrombus) may occur at the site of the plaque and also cause obstruction.
		Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis is most common in older people, and often, there is underlying atherosclerotic heart disease and/or diabetes mellitus.
	www.shands.org /health/information/000751.htm (333 words)

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