The carotid artery is an important blood vessel that supplies blood and oxygen to the brain. Diseases related to the carotid artery such as carotid stenosis and atherosclerosis can cause stroke and death. Carotid ultrasound is an effective method often used by doctors to examine the condition of the carotid artery.

Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of arteries plays a major role in the diagnosis and monitoring of arterial diseases such as aneurysms, dissections, and stenosis in medical technology.