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A member asked:

Is it a problem with having an extra vein in your carotid artery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Vein: Arteries don't have veins.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Veins & arteries: Are different vascular structures ...Please be more specific.

Dr Shafique agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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