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42m had carotid ultrasound screening. the right ica peak systolic velocity is 57.00 cm/sec. the left ica peak systolic velocity is 74.00 cm/sec. what do those measures mean? are higher or lower numbers better here? why are readings so far apart? thx?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Carotid ultrasound: Velocity is how fast blood the blood is flowing thru the carotid. Like a River the narrower it is. It is more narrow on the fastest side. Discuss with the dr who ordered it. At your age unusual to have a narrowing in carotid unless your are a smoker and have high cholesterol or have other unusual problems.

Answered 10/10/2020

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A member asked:

42m had carotid ultrasound screening. the right ica peak systolic velocity is 57.00 cm/sec. the left ica peak systolic velocity is 74.00 cm/sec. what do those measures mean? are higher or lower numbers better here? why are readings so far apart? thx?

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