Pertussis (also known as whooping cough or 100-day cough) is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Initially, symptoms are usually similar to those of the common cold with a runny nose, fever, and mild cough. This is then followed by weeks of severe coughing fits.
Carotid Sinus Massage. Definition. Carotid sinus massage involves rubbing the large part of the arterial wall at the point where the common carotid artery, located in the neck, divides into its two main branches. Purpose. Sinus, in this case, means an area in a blood vessel that is bigger than the rest of the vessel.
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to reduce the risk of stroke, by correcting stenosis (narrowing) in the common carotid artery or internal carotid artery.Endarterectomy is the removal of material on the inside (end-) of an artery.he procedure is not necessary when: 1  There is complete internal carotid artery obstruction (because there is no benefit to treating chronic occlusion). 2  The patient has a previous stroke on the ipsilateral side with severe neurologic deficits, because there is no brain tissue at risk for further damage.