0
Mostly because it has no valves, like veins do, so the flow in carotid arteries is a result of left ventricular contraction.
Sometimes a flow in the carotid artery is due to a blockage and may be called a 'flow void' and this is a serious condition which can dislodge a thrombosis (Blood clot)and allow it to flow in the cardiovascular system as an embolism, which is a freely moving blood clot. It can get stuck in the lungs (pneumothorax) or in the brain (stroke).
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoFlow void in the basilar artery
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Blockage of what artery impairs the flow of blood to the brain?
The Carotid artery
Definition of carotid artery stenosis?
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
What is dominant left vertebral artery flow void?
A flow void is a place in the artery that's not showing any blood flow. Dominant suggests that there's one major area of missing flow.
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
Blockage of what artery impairs the flow of blood to the brain?
The Carotid artery
Why might carotid artery surgery be necessary?
A carotid artery surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons. A carotid artery surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the human brain.
Definition of carotid artery stenosis?
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
What is the prognosis for carotid stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
What is dominant left vertebral artery flow void?
A flow void is a place in the artery that's not showing any blood flow. Dominant suggests that there's one major area of missing flow.
What is a Carotid artery aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a sac-like widening of an artery, usually due to weak artery walls. The carotid artery is an artery in the neck going to the head. An aneurysm in a carotid artery is known as a carotid artery aneurysm.
Major artery serving the tissues external to the skull?
The external carotid artery.
What is the function of the carotid artery?
Mainly to supply blood to the brain.allow blood flow to the brain
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
Whichpulse is palpated on either side of the trachea?
carotid artery.
What is the prognosis for carotic stenosis?
Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical exposure of the carotid artery and the removal of the plaque. This re-establishes the uninterrupted flow of blood to the brain.
