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Blocked artery, weight gain.

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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.


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Major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?

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What artery travels through the carotid canal?

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Whichpulse is palpated on either side of the trachea?

carotid artery.


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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.


Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?

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What are the two pairs of arteries arising from the internal carotid artery?

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