answersLogoWhite

0

Somewhat common. If you have arterial plaque in the carotid, you need to do something to continue blood supply to the head. A stent is one of the approved methods and often used in that circumstance.

User Avatar

Wiki User

19y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Compare origins of the carotid arteries of a human to those of a cat?

In the human, the right common carotid artery branches from the brachiocephalic artery, whereas the left common carotid artery comes directly from the aortic arch. In the cat, both common carotid arteries branch from the brachiocephalic artery.


What are the three blood vessels that exit from the aortic arch?

Brachiocephalic trunk Left common carotid artery Left subclavian artery


What structures are found within the carotid sheath?

The internal jugular vein The carotid arteries (common and internal) The vagus nerve


Describe the stent implant procedure to treat ischemia?

Insertion of a metal coil, called a stent, that can be implanted permanently to keep a blocked artery open. This stenting procedure is becoming more common.


What examinations may be performed to identify a lesion of the common carotid artery?

what examinations may ne performed to identify a lesion of the common carotid artery


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

1) maxillary artery 2) superficial temporal artery


What is the major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?

The major artery serving the tissues external to the skull is the external carotid artery. This artery branches off from the common carotid artery and supplies blood to structures such as the face, scalp, and neck.


Is the Common carotid artery external or internal?

internal


Gives rise to the right common carotid and right subclavian artery?

brachiocephalic artery


What is the vertebral level of the bifurcation of the common carotid artery?

The bifurcation (splitting) of the common carotid artery is in line with/at the level of the intervertebral disc between the third and fourth cervical vertebral (between C3 and C4).


What are the main structures in the carotid triangle?

The main structures in the carotid triangle include the common carotid artery, internal carotid artery, external carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve (CN X), hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), and ansa cervicalis.


What artery branches off left brachiocephalic artery?

The brachiocephalic artery divides into the right common carotid artery and the right subclavian artery.