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Carotid artery disease, different results from duplex ultrasound vs. ct angiogram (cta), is that possible?

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Results: Because these are two different imaging modalities, it is possible to get divergent results. Generally however these two studies show congruent data.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2014

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Ultrasound: Is a good test but best for screening. Cta is a superior way of imaging the carotid arteries. See these tests at radiologyinfo.Org.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 2/7/2014

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