Applying ultrasound to help break up thrombus during carotid endarterectomy reduces adverse neurological outcomes in the ...

Carotid Artery Ultrasound Doppler Scan - This is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses ultrasound to detect narrowing of the arteries in the neck and can estimate the degree of narrowing or ...

Recent study involved testing medical students' ability to differentiate between 'pulsation present' and 'no pulsation ...

But to be sure, healthcare providers also can use one of the following tests, which create pictures of the arteries: Carotid duplex ultrasound – This test uses sound waves to create pictures.

This will get better over time. You may be prescribed blood thinning medication to prevent clots. You will have a carotid ultrasound every year to check if the plaque returns in the artery. Your ...

The office offers a full range of vascular ultrasound exams, including carotid artery screenings, abdominal aortic imaging, renal artery studies, and tests for deep vein thrombosis (DVT ...