CAROTID ULTRASOUND ASSESSES THE RISK OF STROKE - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

What is the carotid ultrasound used for?



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Carotid ultrasound is an easy, painless examination that helps evaluate the interior of the carotid arteries that pass through the side of the neck and carry oxygen to the brain. When there are health problems, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, these arteries can accumulate fat on your walls, narrowing your inside and decreasing the amount of blood that passes into the brain