Doppler assessments of foot blood flow and standard blood pressure measurements. The Dare to Care program focuses on detecting cardiovascular issues such as carotid artery disease, aortic ...

common carotid artery reference diameter of at least 6 mm, carotid bifurcation is a minimum of 5 cm above the clavicle as measured by duplex Doppler ultrasound or computerized axial tomography ...

Ankle-brachial index (ABI) test with Doppler: This test measures how well blood flows ... The metal stent forms a framework that holds the fabric graft in place. This treatment for carotid artery ...

Assess a patient's pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness ...

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

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.

A risky carotid artery operation, currently still the standard treatment for many patients, may then no longer be necessary for this group of patients. This research, published today in the Lancet ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, carotid artery disease is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes. And 3% of adults over the age ...

The study has several limitations. It cannot prove that micronanoplastics in plaque were the cause of symptoms of carotid artery disease; micronanoplastics might be a sign of another health issue ...

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 ...

Current risk assessment guidelines for ischemic stroke may underestimate patients with mild carotid stenosis. A Japanese ...