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Carotid artery occlusion blockage means that there is complete blockage of the artery. This is very serious, as complete blockage of the artery can cause a stroke.
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Blockage of what artery impairs the flow of blood to the brain?
The Carotid artery
What is renal artery occlusion?
Renal artery occlusion is a blockage of the major arteries that supply blood to the kidneys caused by thrombosis or embolism.
What would cause Partial occlusion to the internal carotid artery?
artherosclerosis or throbosis
What is the name of the artery in the neck you feel to see if the patient has a pulse?
The radial artery, carotid artery, and the brachial artery can be used to feel your pulse; but only if you feel them with your tongue. The easiest to do the radial artery, located in your elbow.
Definition coronary artery total occlusion?
Coronary artery chronic total occlusion or CTO is a partial or total blockage of a coronary artery for a month or beyond. Coronary CTO is often caused by an accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque within the artery.
Definition of carotid artery stenosis?
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
What is oculoplethysmography?
a procedure that measures the pulsing of arteries behind the eye, which can show carotid artery blockage.
What might be a first sign of renal artery occlusion?
The high blood pressure that is sometimes associated with a renal artery blockage may be the first sign that it is present
What is an answer for occlusion?
Blockage
Can a blockage in the carotid cause nausea?
If the blockage is impinging on the vagus nerve, yes a blockage in the carotid artery can cause nausea. However, most common signs would include feeling faint, difficulty thinking (particularly for complicated or long-term tasks) and lack of energy.
What is a Carotid artery aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a sac-like widening of an artery, usually due to weak artery walls. The carotid artery is an artery in the neck going to the head. An aneurysm in a carotid artery is known as a carotid artery aneurysm.
Major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?
The external carotid artery.
