Preliminary observation on the hemodynamics of the internal carotid artery following bilateral external carotid ligation in the monkey

Abstract

✓ Ligation of the external carotid artery induced an increased flow in the internal carotid artery in the monkey (Macaca radiata). Bilateral external carotid artery ligations were then done in patients with ischemia resulting from “stroke”; studies of internal carotid artery blood flow showed a consistent increase in flow.