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Carotid Duplex
Alternate Names : Scan - Carotid Duplex, Carotid Ultrasound
Definition
Carotid duplex is a procedure that uses ultrasound to look for plaques, blood clots, or other problems with blood flow in the carotid artery walls and their lumen (interior). The carotid arteries, located in the neck, supply blood to the brain.
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Why is the Test Performed?
The test assesses blood flow and is used to detect the conditions involving stenosis (narrowing and hardening), thrombosis (clotting), and other causes of obstruction in the carotid arteries.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Atherosclerosis
• Blood Clots
Tests & Exams
• Ultrasound
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Review Date : 11/9/2002
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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