Question 1

what can you detect with a carotid ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing: Usually done to look for narrowing (stenosis) of the lumen (open area between the walls where blood flows through the an artery) of the internal and common carotid arteries on both sides (right and left).

Question 2

where should i go to take a carotid ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

At a vascular lab: You should preferrentially go to an accredited vascular lab.  You should ask if the vascular lab or radiology center is icavl approved and if they do many carotid vascular studies.  There is a lot of dependence on the technician for the result on carotid ultrasounds, and errors can occur and maybe dangerous.

Question 3

what are the limitations of carotid ultrasound imaging?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Mri is superior. Utrasound reliable in total block or excellent flow but unable to determine degrees of stenosis.

Question 4

how important is it to have carotid ultrasound on both sides?

Accepted Answer

Very important.: The standard test involves checking both sides. Plaque may be silently building up on one or other side.

Question 5

is a carotid duplex different from a carotid ultrasound or not?

Accepted Answer

No: The complete name of the test is carotid duplex ultrasound.

Question 6

is carotid ultrasound exam a very common procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carotid duplex (ultrasound) is a very common test. It is very accurate in detecting blockages in the carotid arteries in the neck that may be a source of a stroke. It is a painless exam, takes around 30-45 minutes, and has essentially no risk.

Question 7

is it possible for a carotid ultrasound to cause a stroke?

Accepted Answer

No: As a rule, ultrasounds do not cause strokes.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: carotid ultrasound exam?

Accepted Answer

Its a imaging test: Its an imaging test for blockages  in the arteries in the neck called the carotid ateries. No ivs are used. Its simply uses a gel  and an ultrasound probe.

Question 9

carotid duplex ultrasound; can it tell my risk of bad things happening?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a good screening test for carotid arteries . The more stenosis or blockage the more risk you would have of having a stroke or mini stroke.

Question 10

what exactly is a carotid ultrasound and doppler ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive image: A noninvasive painless image of the carotid artery.

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