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Could you explain what is a carotid duplex bilateral?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Ultrasound : Test for the arteries in your neck that supply flow to the brain. See radiologyinfo.Org for more information.

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Answered 5/22/2016

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Dr. Michael Schwartz answered

Ultrasound: It means an ultrasound of the carotid arteries. Bilateral means both sides.

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Answered 5/22/2016

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Why ask here?: A web search will get you much more information than a HealthTap doc can fit into 400 characters and takes about 10 seconds. Start with http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/cardiovascular/carotid_artery_duplex_scan_92,P07661.

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A member asked:

Could you explain what is a carotid duplex bilateral?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Schwartz answered

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