Q: I've been told I my carotid artery may produce a blockage. What can I do? A: A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can leave a person paralyzed or debilitated for life. When a stroke occurs, ...
Stroke, an emergency disease in which blood vessels in the brain become clogged or burst and brain function is impaired, is generally known to occur in the elderly. However, there are cases of stroke ...
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 ...