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Celiac artery velocities still high( >300) despite stent placement) but stent appears patent on us. is that normal? should catheter angiogram be done?
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Normal: Different studies using duplex sonodoppler testing have shown that the flow of blood in the stent gives usually a higher frequency than that in the native artery ,. the number you presented seems slightly higher than other studies have shown and a discussion with the vascular surgeon or sonography specialist is a prudent step to take .
Answered 12/10/2018
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