A straightforward neck scan could offer a crucial early warning system for heart failure in men, according to new research. This non-invasive technique, akin to ultrasound scans performed during ...

A straightforward neck scan could help identify men who face a higher chance of heart attacks and strokes, according to new ...

Applying ultrasound to help break up thrombus during carotid endarterectomy reduces adverse neurological outcomes in the first 30 days after surgery in patients with either symptomatic or asymptomatic ...

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 ...

The most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history and ...