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Does a carotid artery which is tortuous and redundant need surgery?
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∙ 15y ago
If it does not get in the way of anything, no.
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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
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.
What are the two pairs of arteries arising from the internal carotid artery?
1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery
Why might carotid artery surgery be necessary?
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.
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
What has the author Christopher M Loftus written?
Christopher M. Loftus has written: 'Carotid endarterectomy' -- subject(s): Atlases, Carotid Artery Diseases, Carotid Endarterectomy, Carotid artery, Endarterectomy, Endarterectomy, Carotid, Methods, Surgery 'Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy' -- subject(s): Diseases, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Fetal Diseases, Pregnancy, Nervous System Diseases, Surgery, Nervous system, Pregnancy Complications
Whichpulse is palpated on either side of the trachea?
carotid artery.
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What artery is associated with the carotid sinus?
carotid
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.
Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?
The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.
What is the artery serving the brain?
Carotid Artery
