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 ...

The main supply of blood to the brain is carried by the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries branch off from the aorta (the largest artery in the body) a short distance from the heart, and extend ...

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.” ...