Carotid artery stenosis

Carotid artery stenosis is a narrowing of one or both of the carotid arteries. These blood vessels supply blood to your brain. They can be narrowed and damaged by the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak"). This plaque may limit blood flow to the brain. If this plaque breaks open, it may form a blood clot...

Carotid Artery Stenting

Carotid artery stenting is a procedure to open a narrowed carotid artery. There is a carotid artery on each side of the neck. They supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup can narrow these arteries. This buildup is called plaque. When one or both of your carotid arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to...

Carotid artery stenting

During carotid artery stenting, a small, expandable tube called a stent is permanently inserted into the carotid artery. To insert the stent, the doctor uses another tube called a catheter. The doctor inserts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin or arm and moves it to the carotid artery. A very thin guide wire...

Carotid Endarterectomy

Discusses carotid endarterectomy surgery to remove plaque buildup in the carotid arteries to prevent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Includes info on how surgery can help prevent future strokes. Looks at long-term aspirin treatment.

Carotid Endarterectomy

During carotid endarterectomy, your surgeon: Makes a cut in your neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. May sew (graft) a man-made or tissue patch onto the carotid artery to help close the cut. Closes the artery and skin incisions with stitches.

Carpal tunnel

The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist that is made of bones on three sides and a ligament (transverse carpal ligament) across the wrist where the palm and forearm meet. Inside the tunnel are: Tendons, which are strong and flexible (but not stretchable) bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone. The...

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Carpal tunnel release surgery is used to reduce the pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. This is done by cutting the ligament that forms the top of the carpal tunnel. Cutting this ligament relieves pressure on the median nerve. Any other tissue (such as a tumor) that may be putting pressure on the median nerve can...

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in your hand, wrist, and sometimes forearm. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve. This nerve runs through a space in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. You may be more likely to get the syndrome if you overuse your hand or wrist. You may also be...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Discusses carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve. Covers causes and symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hand, forearm, or wrist. Discusses what increases your risk. Covers nonsurgical and surgical treatment.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

The carpal tunnel is a narrow space in the wrist. It contains wrist bones and a ligament (transverse carpal ligament) across the wrist where the palm and forearm meet. Tendons and the median nerve pass through this space to your hand. The median nerve supplies feeling and some movement to part of the hand. Carpal tunnel...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Holistic)

Halt the hurting in your hands and wrists so you can get back to feeling well while you work. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Add vitamin B6 to the mix Soothe symptoms by taking 300 mg a day for no more than three months straight, and 50 to 100 mg per day after...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Homeopathy)

Primary Remedies Rhus toxicodendron. This remedy is useful when stiffness and pain are worse on initial motion and improve as movement continues. Overuse may lead to soreness, pain, and further stiffening. Discomfort is relieved by warmth and worse in cold, damp weather. . Ruta graveolens. This remedy is indicated when...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Safe Posture and Movements

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a combination of health conditions and activities puts pressure on the median nerve. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This pressure leads to symptoms. Anything that decreases the amount of space in the carpal tunnel can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. So...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery?

Guides you through decision to have or not have carpal tunnel release surgery. Looks at problems carpal tunnel syndrome can cause. Covers types of surgery and compares with wrist splint therapy. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.

Carrier

A carrier is a person who can pass an inherited (genetic) disease on to their children but who does not have the disease. The person can also pass on carrier status. Some diseases are caused by changes in a person's chromosomes or genes. Each person inherits 23 chromosomes from each parent and so has 23 pairs of...

Carrier Test for Autosomal Recessive Conditions

Autosomal recessive conditions are genetic diseases that are passed to a child through both parents' chromosomes. Autosomal recessive diseases include Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD), and phenylketonuria (PKU). Each person inherits 23...

Carteolol

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

carteolol ophthalmic

Carteolol is a beta-blocker that reduces pressure inside the eye. Carteolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Carteolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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