Carotid Artery Disease

What is carotid artery disease Carotid artery disease happens when fatty deposits fill the blood vessels that carry blood to the head and the brain. As a result of the blockage, the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, increasing the risk of a stroke. A stroke cuts...

Pulmonary Embolism

One in every 1000 Americans suffers from pulmonary embolism (PE).  Pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot lodges in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. The blood clot develops in another part of your body and then travels to the lungs during blood...