Ultrasound carotids (summary)
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US carotids is a standard test performed in the assessment of cranial arterial blood supply.
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Summary
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indications (acute)
- assessment of carotid stenosis
- TIA/stroke
- assessment of carotid stenosis
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procedurepatient positioned supineUS doppler examination of each carotid artery
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important pathology
- carotid stenosis
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benefits
- dynamic investigation
- accurate and objective assessment of flow within the vessels
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disadvantageslimitations- operator dependent
- there may be limited access depending on local availability
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procedure
- patient positioned supine
- US doppler examination of each carotid artery
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similar tests
- CT angiogram
- contrast-enhanced CT of the neck
- reproducible anatomic assessment
- no dynamic flow assessment
- uses ionising radiation
- MR angiogram
- can be performed with or without contrast
- no ionising radiation
- CT angiogram
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- +<strong>procedure</strong><ul>
- +<li>patient positioned supine</li>
- +<li>US doppler examination of each carotid artery</li>
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