Inside the skull, the internal carotid artery is closely associated with important nerves and brain regions.
Its path places it right alongside brain regions associated with visual and sensory processing.
At its end, it splits into the two cerebral arteries before breaking into the anterior andmiddle cerebral arteries.
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This can then lead tostrokecell and tissue death due to a lack of nutrients and oxygen.
If the artery rips as a result of such a trauma, it is called adissection.
Basically, this is a disruption of healthy circulation, which can lead to stroke and other issues.
What does carotid artery pain feel like?
Carotidyniais a rare condition that causes pain in the neck and face.
It can cause sudden, severe neck pain that is usually confined to one side of the neck.
It is a major branch of the common carotid artery.
When plaque builds up in the internal carotid artery it can cause stroke.
Stroke and other problems can also occur if the internal carotid artery is injured.
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