Description
Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive Carotid arteries scan for those who are 16years or above and do not want to wait for weeks for finding an answer.
A carotid artery Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive medical diagnostic imaging to check the circulation in the large arteries in the neck. This scan also looks at wall thickness of these arteries and if there are any clots/plaques. The narrowing of these arteries can be result in stroke hence this test plays a vital role in assessing the risk of stroke as the results of this test can help your healthcare professional to determine a treatment for lowering your stroke risk.
This scan includes the assessment of structures of common carotid arteries and its branches external carotid arteries and internal carotid arteries, and vertebral arteries.
The most common conditions of the carotid artery can be:
Carotid artery stenosis.
For more information regarding this scan please read the under-mentioned FAQs.
Why would I need an ultrasound of my Carotid arteries?
It is strongly suggested that individuals with any of the risk factors listed below should undergo a Carotid Ultrasound:
Family history of stroke.
Family history of heart disease.
Recent TIA or stroke.
Diabetes.
High cholesterol.
Coronary artery disease.
Old age, particularly in men.
Smoking.
Trauma to your neck.
Carotid bruits sound (a whooshing sound that’s similar to water rushing in a fast-moving river. You can’t hear a carotid bruit on your own. Instead, it’s something that your healthcare provider can hear through a stethoscope) and referred to Elite Community Ultrasound for Carotid scan.
Please visit Vascular Scans page for FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us we shall be more than happy to answer your query.
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