Would an attack to the carotid artery kill a man in one hit?

Answer 1

It might result in a fatal injury. There are several critical structures near there: larynx, trachea, spinal cord, brain stem, where a sharp blow might cause death-dealing damage.

"Attack" has many meanings, from a blow or strike to a laceration (cut). Arteries have muscled walls and tend to be somewhat elastic, so it would take a severe impact to disrupt it enough to cause extravasation. However, a cut through the artery causes massive bleeding and deprives the brain of blood, and is the proximal cause of death in a slit throat.

Answer 2

no

The carotid arteries in the neck provide the main supply lines of blood to the brain. Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and being overweight can cause atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, leading to build up of plaque in the artery walls. Such carotid artery disease is a major cause of stroke, heart attacks and other cardiovascular disease. Traditionally, surgeons have treated patients with carotid endarterectomy, making an incision in the neck to access the carotid artery and cleaning out the plaque along with the entire lining of the arterial wall.

Answer 3

It truly depends upon the type of hit. If the artery were to become severed, yes it could, but it might take a bit. There are single hit nerve strikes that can stop the heart.

Answer 4

It's more than likely. The cartoid artery is connected to the head, which means its also connected to the brain. So i think you'd be kind of screwed if your brain was cut off.

Answer 5

depending on the type of attack, you are more likely to make the person unconscious rather than kill them. Better luck next time.

Answer 6

Yes, the right attack would.

Answer 7

Yes.