Carotid Artery Injuries

Overview

Damages to the CAROTID ARTERIES caused either by blunt force or penetrating trauma, such as CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; THORACIC INJURIES; and NECK INJURIES. Damaged carotid arteries can lead to CAROTID ARTERY THROMBOSIS; CAROTID-CAVERNOUS SINUS FISTULA; pseudoaneurysm formation; and INTERNAL CAROTID ARTERY DISSECTION. (From Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1997, 18:251; J Trauma 1994, 37:473)

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Quick facts about Carotid Artery Injuries

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.300.200.345|C10.228.140.300.350.500|C10.900.250.300|C14.907.253.123.345|C14.907.253.535.500|C26.915.200.200

Preparing for an appointment about Carotid Artery Injuries

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• Write down your symptoms and when they started.
• Bring details of any medicines, supplements or previous treatments.
• Ask what tests or assessments may be needed.
• Ask what treatment or management options may be suitable.
• Ask when you should seek urgent medical help or follow-up care.

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