Rakesh Roshan, senior actor and director, recently had a close brush with death. Aged 74, he did not experience any of the ...

TUPELO — Carotid artery disease, a progressive buildup of calcium deposits and cholesterol in the primary artery supplying blood to the brain, poses a risk of stroke, but there are a few ways to ...

More commonly than flow restriction, carotid artery plaque can cause problems by breaking off from the carotid arteries and traveling to the brain. This process is called embolization.

A carotid intima-media thickness test uses an ultrasound to create images of your carotid artery. Your doctor will take several measurements of your carotid arteries on each side of your neck.

Most people with carotid artery stenosis never have symptoms, according to a 2022 article. Learn more about when a person may require carotid artery surgery.

John Davis underwent transcarotid artery revascularization, a surgical procedure considered a “game changer” in the treatment of carotid artery disease on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Endarterectomy, a surgical procedure that clears away blockage in an artery, is most often performed on the carotid arteries to prevent stroke. It’s an alternative to stenting and is only done ...

Rakesh Roshan underwent a neck sonography on his doctor’s suggestion during a routine health check up, revealing the block in ...