title: Ask the doctors. I'm worried that plaque might be jarred loose during my monthly heavy massages, especially in the carotid area. Is this possible?
mesh_terms: D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage / Q000009:adverse effects; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control