Introduction Carotid web (CW) is a nonatherosclerotic disease of the extracranial carotid artery, described as an atypical, still little known, and poorly diagnosed focal fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). CW has been associated with the occurrence of cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs) and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), affecting young patients, with no other known causes. […]

Abstract Introduction Due to its prevalence and gravity, coronary diseases require a more definite and early sort of diagnosis. Thus, there is extreme urgency in identifying patients under the risk of such problem. The most important indicator of risk is a previous manifestation of atherosclerosis itself. In this context, the study of subclinical atherosclerosis may bring to light essential information. Objective To evaluate if there is any connection between carotid and coronary alterations; if the absence of atherosclerosis in the […]