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The brachiocephalic artery, common carotid arteries, internal and external carotid arteries are patent. no stenosis is seen at the carotid bulbs. the vertebral arteries are patent without luminal irregularity or stenosis. what does this mean?

Q: the brachiocephalic artery, common carotid arteries, internal and external carotid arteries are patent. no stenosis is seen at the carotid bulbs. the vertebral arteries are patent without luminal irregularity or stenosis. what does this mean?

: All these blood vessels of your head and neck are normal. congratulations!

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

All these blood vessels of your head and neck are normal. congratulations!

Answered 11/4/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Essentially normal exam, however not likely diagnostic if trying to track specific symptoms you experienced. Your current doc remains your best reference as to what’s next.

Answered 11/6/2022

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A member asked:

The brachiocephalic artery, common carotid arteries, internal and external carotid arteries are patent. no stenosis is seen at the carotid bulbs. the vertebral arteries are patent without luminal irregularity or stenosis. what does this mean?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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