Tortuous arteries and veins are commonly observed in humans and animals. While mild
tortuosity is asymptomatic, severe tortuosity can lead to ischemic attack in distal organs …

Dolichoarteriopathies of the internal carotid artery (DICAs) are not uncommon, and although
several studies have investigated DICAs, several questions regarding the etiology and best …

This study investigated the effects of different patterns of coronary artery tortuosity (CAT) on
the stress concentration of the plaques and the blood flow pattern inside an atherosclerotic …

The stability of blood vessel under lumen pressure load is essential to the maintenance of
normal arterial function. Previous mechanical models showed that blood vessels may buckle …

Arteries are often subjected to torsion due to body movement and surgical procedures.
While it is essential that arteries remain stable and patent under twisting loads, the stability …

Background Although the pathophysiology of white matter hyperintensities remains unclear,
we can recently explore the possible relationship with white matter hyperintensities by using …

Are the carotid kinking and coiling underestimated entities? Page 1 Strana 616
VOJNOSANITETSKI PREGLED Vojnosanit Pregl 2012; 69(7): 616–619. Correspondence to …

Unilateral and bilateral variation in the course and elongation of the cervical (extracranial)
part of the internal carotid artery (ICA) leading to its tortuosity, kinking and coiling or looping …

Introduction: Anatomic distortion associated with radiation-induced tissue changes may
pose challenges for patients with prior cervical irradiation undergoing carotid stenting. We …

Проанализированы результаты комплексного (клинического, ультразвукового и
магнитно-резонансного) исследования 322 больных с симптоматикой ишемических …