Carotid ultrasonography
Carotid ultrasonography is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique to reveal structural details of the carotid arteries, so as to look for blood clots, atherosclerotic plaque buildup, and other blood flow problems.[1]
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 Color flow ultrasonography (Doppler) of a carotid artery - scanner and screen | |
| Purpose | imaging that reveal structural details of the carotid arteries |
A carotid duplex is a carotid ultrasonography carried out by duplex ultrasonography. A duplex carotid ultrasound may include a Doppler ultrasound, a special test able to reveal the movement of blood cells through the carotid arteries.
See also
References
- MedlinePlus > Carotid duplex Update Date: 5/12/2009. Updated by: Benjamin Taragin M.D
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