| Carotid ultrasonography | |
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 Screenshot of a normal proximal internal carotid artery spectral Doppler | |
| Purpose | Imaging used to evaluate structural details and blood flow of the carotid arteries |
Carotid ultrasonography is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique to evaluate structural details of the carotid arteries. Carotid ultrasound is used to diagnose carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and can assess atherosclerotic plaque morphology and characteristics.[1] Carotid duplex and contrast-enhanced ultrasound are two of the most common imaging techniques used to evaluate carotid artery disease.
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