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Was ist Karotissiphon?
Unter dem Begriff Karotissiphon versteht man einen gekrümmt verlaufenden Abschnitt der Arteria carotis interna.
Was ist ein Aneurysma Halsschlagader?
Bei einem Aneurysma der Arteria carotis handelt es sich um eine Erweiterung der Halsschlagader, diese tritt sehr selten auf. Die Ursache für die Entstehung eines Carotisaneurysmas sind Einrisse der Gefäßwand (Dissektionen), Gefäßwandverkalkung (Arteriosklerose) oder Traumen.
What is a carotid artery aneurysm?
Carotid artery aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. The carotid arteries are located in the head and neck, these arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Common symptoms reported by people with carotid artery aneurysm
What causes a bulge in the carotid artery?
Overview. The bulge develops because the artery wall is weak in that spot. If one develops in the part of the artery inside your brain rather than in your neck, it’s called an intracranial carotid artery aneurysm. Though extracranial carotid artery aneurysms seldom rupture, blood clots can form in them.
What are extra-cranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECAA)?
Extra-cranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECAA) are uncommon and represent a therapeutic challenge for clinicians. An ECAA is generally defined as a dilation of the internal carotid artery (ICA) or common carotid artery (CCA) greater than 150\% of the diameter of the normal healthy artery.
Should I talk to my doctor about an extracranial carotid artery aneurysm?
It’s wise to talk with your doctor if you have symptoms or risk factors for an extracranial carotid artery aneurysm. Blood clots that form in the aneurysm can cause a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a mini-stroke that temporarily stops blood from reaching your brain.