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, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the ...

What is carotid artery disease? Carotid artery disease is a condition that can increase a person’s risk of having a stroke. The condition does not usually cause symptoms. It happens when fatty ...