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What's more accurate, a color carotid doppler ultrasound or a contrast coratid mra?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Both good: Ultrasound is a good screening test. Can give idea about plaque make up. Mra shows flow but can overestimate amount of stenosis. Cta best if ultrasound not normal.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/14/2019

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