It treats carotid artery disease, a build-up of plaque in the main arteries in the neck that provide oxygen-rich blood to the brain. It can often lead to strokes if untreated.

The accessory nerve provides motor function (movement) to two muscles essential to neck and shoulder movement, the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the trapezius, as well as to the larynx (voice box) and ...

Which artery is best for pulse checks during emergencies? Assess a patient’s pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness May 13, 2025 10:02 AM • ...

The cohort averaged age 69.6 and 65.9% were men. About 20% were symptomatic, 43% had diabetes, 10.5% had had a previous carotid endarterectomy, and 35.9% a prior coronary stenting or angioplasty ...

Figure 3. Under the RSI plan, with suction ready and assistance from the ENT doctor, a cuffed 6.0 ETT was inserted through the open wound. A 15 cm horizontal (Figure 4) wound was found in the anterior ...

Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re ...

The internal jugular vein runs vertically down each side of the neck behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle within the carotid sheath, a tube of connective tissue that runs from the base of the skull ...

Figure 1 Anterior view of bilateral supraclavicular regions with sternocleidomastoid muscles reflected and bilateral Virchow nodes exposed. (CCA: right common carotid artery that has been cut and tied ...

John Davis underwent transcarotid artery revascularization, a surgical procedure considered a “game changer” in the treatment of carotid artery disease on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.

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.