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Carotid duplex
Doppler involves the use of reflected sound waves to evaluate the flow of blood in vessels. Vascular ultrasound evaluates the structure and architecture of blood vessels and can be used to visualize blockages in arteries and veins. Using these together is called a duplex scan and is what vascular labs all utilize for diagnosis. Always look to see that the lab you go to is accredited by icavl.
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What is a carotid duplex scan?
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Test states my carotid upstroke is 1+, what could this mean?
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How is an ultrasound of carotids done?
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Is it normal to have a visible carotid pulse?
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Is it normal to not be able to feel your Carotid Pulse?
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Is the surgery to remove carotid blockages very dangerous?
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Does peak systolic velocity (psv) determines % of carotid blockage?
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Do stenting procedures for carotids also clean out the existing plaque?
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