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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoA "stenosis" is a narrowing of a luminal organ (such as a blood vessel). Thus, a "carotid artery stenosis" is a narrowing of a carotid artery.
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Is carotid artery stenosis hereditary?
Yes
When auscultating the left carotid artery the nurse notes a swishing sound or bruit What would this suggest?
A swishing or bruit sound heard over the carotid is an indication of turbulence in the carotid circulation. The turbulence may be caused by arterial stenosis (narrowing). It is not possible to predict the amount of stenosis present. An ultrasound of the carotid will provide that information
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
Is carotid artery stenosis hereditary?
Yes
What are some symptoms of carotid stenosis?
Carotid Stenosis effects a person arteries throughout sections of their body. The main symptom is the constricting or narrowing of the internal surface of the artery.
What is the prognosis for carotid stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
What is the prognosis for carotic stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
When auscultating the left carotid artery the nurse notes a swishing sound or bruit What would this suggest?
A swishing or bruit sound heard over the carotid is an indication of turbulence in the carotid circulation. The turbulence may be caused by arterial stenosis (narrowing). It is not possible to predict the amount of stenosis present. An ultrasound of the carotid will provide that information
What is endoarterectomy?
It is a surgical procedure to increase the luminal calibre of an artery.It is used to treat atherosclerosis especially for carotid artery stenosis.
Is lipitor or Simcor a medication used for Carotid stenosis?
is lipitor a medication for Carotid stenosis?
What conditions are most often treated by endovascular stent surgery?
coronary artery disease; narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery in the neck, a risk factor for stroke; and aortic aneurysm
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.
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
