What does cervical hypertension mean?

Carotid hypertension is a special type of hypertension caused by stenosis or compression of the carotid or vertebral arteries. It is usually caused by abnormal blood vessel walls or external compression of the carotid or vertebral arteries, rather than other common kidney problems or endocrine disorders.

Carotid hypertension is usually associated with carotid artery stenosis, vertebral artery stenosis, abnormal development of neck blood vessels, neck vascular malformations, neck tumors, etc. Patients may experience cervical pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Diagnosis of carotid hypertension requires detailed medical history, blood pressure monitoring, vascular ultrasound examination, magnetic resonance angiography, computed tomography, etc.