A carotid body tumor can occur and are considered a “paraganglioma” since it originates from neurons. They develop in the carotid body which normally helps to regulate oxygen, carbon dioxide ...

Carotid artery disease is a condition that can ... Unable to speak or understand speech •Paralyzed on one-half of their body TIAs – TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” ...

activation of the body’s fibrinolytic system, or other potential mechanisms. Pilot studies have shown it may reduce the risk of cerebrovascular events during interventions that include carotid ...