THERE is nothing new to be said in regard to tumors of the carotid body. The only excuse for presenting this subject to the surgical profession is a plea for a correct preoperative diagnosis. If this ...

Inferring the effects of concurrent chemotherapy with or without adjuvant chemotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in stage II-IVB nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Comparison of results from meta-analysis of ...

AN elevated prothrombin time as determined by the Quick 1 procedure may be due to many abnormalities, including deficiency of factors I (fibrinogen), II (prothrombin), V (achéal-globulin), VII ...

The carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in a person’s neck. If these arteries become blocked, a person may require surgery, also known as a carotid endarterectomy, to remove the blockage. A ...

Carotid artery disease is a condition that causes a wax-like material to build up inside the carotid arteries inside your neck. Carotid artery disease is a serious health problem. It’s one of the ...

Carotid artery disease is a common cause of stroke. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. There are two large ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Although the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis, or carotid artery disease, in the U.S. is low (3%), the outcome of not treating the ...

Your carotid arteries are the major blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain. One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts their hands on your neck to detect a ...

Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the ...