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The carotid artery.
Mostly because it has no valves, like veins do, so the flow in carotid arteries is a result of left ventricular contraction.Sometimes a flow in the carotid artery is due to a blockage and may be called a 'flow void' and this is a serious condition which can dislodge a thrombosis (Blood clot)and allow it to flow in the cardiovascular system as an embolism, which is a freely moving blood clot. It can get stuck in the lungs (pneumothorax) or in the brain (stroke).
The carotid artery carries blood from the heart to the neck and head.
the carotid arteryThe main blood vessels that conduct blood to the head are the paired carotid arteries which is what you feel when you check the pulse in your neck.
99% of the time it's not. The only danger is IF the clot was close to the beginning of the artery and clot moved into the internal carotid, it COULD cause a stroke. The vast majority of the time, we ignore narrowings in the external carotid.
The peripheral vascular system is responsible for pumping blood into the brain. The carotid arteries are located in the neck and supply the brain with blood.
There are two carotid arteries that carry blood from the heart to the brain. A widely patent carotid artery is one that open, unobstructed and that allows the free passage of blood through the artery.
The Carotid artery
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.
A carotid artery surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons. A carotid artery surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the human brain.
A blood clot in an artery is an aneurysm.
The external carotid artery is responsible for supplying blood the the face, jaw, scalp, and the base of the skull.