For most of us, the phrase "stroke of the eye" sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare's Jagannadha "Jay" Avasarala, ...

The thorax houses major blood vessels responsible for systemic and pulmonary circulation. These vessels include the aorta, ...

Doctors are highlighting a new danger in our blood. Tiny plastic pieces are being found in artery plaque. This discovery ...

Higher visceral adipose tissue volume was linked to higher carotid wall volume in Canadian cohort and higher carotid-intima media thickness.

What physicians need to know about the expanded carotid artery stenting coverage, including choice of therapy, shared ...

People who appear fit but carry dangerous fat around their internal organs face the same artery damage as visibly overweight ...

Background and objectives The outcomes of carotid artery stenting (CAS) for asymptomatic patients aged ≥80 years remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the procedural and functional outcomes ...

1 Department of Stroke Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China 2 Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of ...

Abstract: Ultrasound (US) examination is widely used to diagnose carotid artery plaque, which requires the sonographer to guide the probe to scan along a specific path for complete coverage of the ...

First Dual-Layer Micromesh Carotid Stent Approved for Use in the U.S. ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Neuro, a global leader in neurovascular innovation and a wholly owned ...

Sonolysis, an application of therapeutic ultrasound, reduced periprocedural cerebrovascular events during carotid endarterectomy. The safety profile of sonolysis was supported by a reported lack of ...