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Crucially it sits very close to the carotid arteries which are vital vessels that supply blood to the brain, and the optic nerves that control vision.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Barbabella also said an ultrasound of the carotid arteries showed normal results without providing specific metrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
The 257 patients who completed the study all had asymptomatic extracranial high-grade internal carotid artery stenosis — in other words, their carotid arteries were blocked with plaque.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
The spring is placed about the neck of the patient, and by suitable appliances the pads at the extremities can be placed directly above the trunks of the two common carotid arteries.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 415, December 15, 1883 by Various
