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Should a heart patient (2 stents in lad)who is diabetic get a yearly bilaterialcarodid doplars test?
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Yes: Specifically if the first Ultrasound was positive for carotid artery stenosis. This will help the surgeon time right any needed intervention.
Answered 12/25/2018
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