Carotid Doppler

This test allows to visualize the carotid arteries, allowing to determine their Caliber; In this way, the existence of atherosclerotic plaques that narrow the artery and reduce the flow of blood that reaches the brain is detected early, helping to predict the risk of having diseases such as an Acute Infarction.

Your doctor will recommend that you have a carotid ultrasound if you have transient ischemic attacks or certain types of strokes. They may also recommend a carotid ultrasound if you have medical conditions that increase the risk of stroke, such as:

- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Family history of stroke or heart disease
- Recent transient ischemic attack or stroke
- Abnormal sound in the carotid arteries (murmur), detected by the doctor with a stethoscope
- Coronary artery disease