Various conditions can lead to carotid artery neck pain. For instance, some people experience carotidynia, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. Carotid artery dissection can also cause pain in ...

LOS ANGELES Listening to the neck is something many physicians routinely do, but what are doctors checking for? They're listening for a "whooshing" sound which indicates blood trying to get pass a ...

Simple neck scan could help predict future heart failure risk in older adults. Keep reading to learn more on this study.

The carotid ultrasound takes just 15 to 30 minutes, involving a small handheld device gently passed over the neck ...

Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified carotid artery stenosis in adults, demonstrating utility for a tool that could improve ischemic stroke outcomes. Carotid artery ...

A simple ultrasound scan of blood vessels in the neck could help detect men at increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

You have two carotid arteries in your neck that are responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to your head and brain. Like all arteries, carotid arteries are made up of three layers: An outer ...

The carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in a person’s neck. If these arteries become blocked, a person may require surgery, also known as a carotid endarterectomy, to remove the blockage. A ...