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I had a neck mri and was told i have a tortuous carotid, and that was normal. how does that happen?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Carotid : Artery can become tortuous due to high blood pressure. Also can happen with age.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/15/2019

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Dr. Timothy Wu answered

Usually normal.: It's just the way you were born. It's very common in older adults, but not exclusive to them.

Dr Daniel and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2013

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A member asked:

I had a neck mri and was told i have a tortuous carotid, and that was normal. how does that happen?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Timothy Wu answered

Dr Daniel and another doctor agreed

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