The chief characteristic of this syndrome is spontaneous syncope with ... may overstimulate the carotid sinus or may occlude the carotid artery. This, particularly in older persons, may cause ...

Transient perivascular inflammation of the carotid artery (TIPIC), also known as carotidynia is a rare syndrome comprising peri‐vascular inflammation of the carotid wall. The underlying ...

CNs have been reported as an important cause of acute coronary syndrome, including sudden coronary death. However, few reports have discussed CNs in the context of carotid artery stenosis. This study ...

Carotid percutaneous transluminal angioplasty/stenting has become an accepted treatment modality for carotid artery stenosis in high-risk patients. There has been an ongoing debate regarding which ...

Celiac artery compression syndrome, also known as median arcuate ligament syndrome, is a condition where a muscular fibrous band of the diaphragm, the median arcuate ligament, compresses the celiac ...

Another indication for vertebral artery reconstruction pertains to patients who have both extracranial internal carotid and vertebral atherosclerotic disease and who have not gained symptom relief ...

February is heart month. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, but in spite of that they remain the number one cause of ...

Stroke remains a global health challenge, ranking second in worldwide mortality and fifth in U.S. deaths. In response, researchers at Ochsner Health, led by Hernan Bazan, MD, DFSVS, FACS, have ...

However, if you have a medical condition that affects your driving but don't voluntarily give up your licence, you must ...

National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story ...

It warns: "You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving. You can be fined up to £1,000 ...

However if you have a medical condition that affects your driving but don't voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform ...