Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid artery due to atherosclerosis contributing to up to 30% of all cases.

Doctors might be able to use a new scoring system to avoid unnecessary surgery to prevent strokes, a new study shows.

Ischemic stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide, with narrowing of the carotid ...

Researchers examined the clinical features, radiological findings, and treatment outcomes of patients with symptomatic mild carotid stenosis, seeking to improve current medical guidelines for the ...

Microplastics discovered in life-threatening arterial plaque are associated with strokes. A new study found altered gene ...

The following case is unusual in that the occlusion was an embolus lodged at the carotid siphon that was removed six to eight hours after onset, with excellent reversal of the hemiparesis.

The RLN arises from the 10th cranial nerve (vagus nerve). The vagus emerges from the brain, exits the skull, then runs down your neck along the carotid arteries. It plays a role in controlling heart, ...

Recent findings published in Nature Cardiovascular Research highlight significant gender-based differences in carotid artery plaques and the associated symptoms of stroke. The study reveals that while ...

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it has enrolled the first patient in a pivotal study of a device for clearing “difficult-to-cross” coronary arteries. Like other products made by J&J’s Shockwave Medical, ...

I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I've never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? Dear V.P.: In general ...

Preserving the wellbeing of your arteries is an essential part of maintaining your total health. The main function of your arteries is to convey blood, rich in oxygen, from your heart to the rest ...