Question 1

could you die by touching the carotid arteries?

Accepted Answer

Exceedingly unlikely: The chances of this happening are extremely remote. Having said that we are always extremely cautious in examining patients with carotid artery atherosclerosis. I have personally witnessed at least one patient getting a stroke after a carotid artery examination--fortunately he recovered. So it is theoretically possible to get a stroke large enough to cause death, but the odds are extremely small.

Question 2

can your carotid artery spasm?

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Yes. : Any artery that is not "hardened" with plaque or calcium can go into spasm.  However, connecting spasm with clinical symptoms is a more difficult.  If you are concerned you should consult a vascular surgeon or neurologist.

Question 3

what happens when a carotid artery gets nicked?

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Carotid injury: Bleeding complication and if it is not addressed it could lead to death.

Question 4

what happens if you severe your carotid artery? i'm just curious.

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Death: You don't need a physician to explain that this leads pretty quickly to death.

Question 5

what causes dilated carotid arteries?

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Carotid: Possibilities include age, chronic hypertension and smoking.

Question 6

what are the signs that your carotid artery is clogged?

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TIA'S: If there is significant blockage the symptoms occur on the opposite side of the body and may include numbness, tingling or weakness of limbs or facial area. Less common would be visual disturbance in the eye on the same side as the carotid blockage. Sometimes plaque breaks off and travels up to the brain causing(stroke) permanent damage in the brain. A vascular surgeon should evaluate the blockage.

Question 7

is this a tia symtom? i have 700/0 carotid artery narrowing?

Accepted Answer

Artery blockage: Carotid artery stenosis means that the carotid arteries have blockage, usually in the form of atherosclerosis.  This can cause stroke.  The more severe the blockage, the greater the risk
in the absence of neurological symptoms, most cases can be handled with medicine and close periodic follow up by a vascular surgeon. However, if the blockage is more than 80%, surgery will reduce the stroke risk.

Question 8

who gets carotid artery stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Elderly Hypertensive: Carotid stenosis usually occurs secondary to longstanding atherosclerosis. Risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease. It takes time for atherosclerotic plaques to develop, so most patients with carotid artery stenosis are older adults.

Question 9

what causes carotid artery stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Usually it is the result of the build up of atherosclerotic plaques over time due to the buildup of cholesterol.

Question 10

how is carotid artery stenosis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Carotid stenosis: Presence of carotid bruit and carotid ultrasound.

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