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Does playing sport with an inflamed neck artery run any risks ?
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YES-IF CONTACT SPORT: There is some real risk if it is a contact sport. Any trauma to the inflammed neck artery could promote blood clotting or a tear in the artery which could be life-threatening.
Answered 11/30/2016
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