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

In a small study, motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified narrowed neck arteries in adults, which are a risk factor for stroke. The smartphone video motion analysis ...

Widespread screening or routine ultrasound for blocked neck arteries to determine stroke risk isn't necessary, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older Hispanic adults with even small blockages in the neck arteries face a heightened risk of suffering or dying from a heart attack or stroke, researchers reported ...

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The optical capabilities of smartphone cameras are opening up possible point-of-care medical applications in a number of fields. Recent examples have included using the phone's camera as a ...

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters Health) - The neck arteries of obese children and teens look more like those of 45-year-olds, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting.

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Although the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis, or carotid artery disease, in the U.S. is low (3%), the outcome of not treating the ...

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2022 — Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately detected narrowed arteries in the neck, which are a risk factor for stroke, according to new research published ...