Aims: The effect of carotid endarterectomy on the patency of the external carotid artery is unknown. We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the long-term changes in the external carotid ...

A case study on intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of calcified carotid disease to demonstrate technical feasibility ...

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States and a major cause of death both ...

A comprehensive French review of multiple studies has revealed that people with periodontitis face a 22 per cent higher risk of stroke, highlighting a significant link between oral health and ...

In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a team led by a University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) neurosurgeon has successfully ...

The globe is normally relatively protected from OIS due to the presence of multiple anastomoses between internal and external carotid artery systems. Therefore, for OIS to arise, obstruction must be ...

internal carotid artery and external carotid artery. All MR images were evaluated on axially reformatted images. From September 2017 to September 2018, patients with carotid plaques who provided ...

Discover tips for stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery that can save brain function and lives, from risk factor ...

The large cell external layer produced excellent apposition to the artery ... Conclusions The Casper has been an excellent stent for the treatment of internal carotid artery stenosis and its internal ...

WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 ...

Carotid artery narrowing leads to stroke in both sexes, but symptoms and plaque characteristics differ. Men often develop cardiovascular diseases earlier, with lipid-rich plaques, while women ...