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A carotid doppler is an ultrasound test that measures how much blood is flowing to the brain from the large carotid arteries. If you have suffered a stroke, your doctor will recommend this test.
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What is the imaging study uses sound waves to detect blood flow in the carotid and intracranial arteries?
doppler ultrasound
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain is known?
Carotid endarterectomy is the process to remove the plaque on the lining of a clogged carotid artery.
What artery travels through the carotid canal?
the internal carotid artery
What is Difference between Carotid Doppler and Carotid Duplex?
Doctor preference
What is the imaging study uses sound waves to detect blood flow in the carotid and intracranial arteries?
doppler ultrasound
How may ultrasound imaging with Doppler be applied in tests for stenosis?
Doppler captures the sound as the echoes bounce off of moving blood in the carotid artery, giving some indication of the amount of blockage as the ultrasound probe moves up and down the arteries on each side of the neck
What is the name of of the ultrasonic documentation that records velocity mapping and imaging?
Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography
Which artery is felt when taking the pulse rate at the neck?
The Carotid pulse is found in the neck. The Radial pulse is found in the wrist.
Through what cranial structure does the carotid artery pass as it enters the brain?
the carotid artery passes through the carotid canal to the brain
What is the artery in the heart taking blood to the neck called?
the juggular vain
What is the change in frequency of a sound due to motion of the source?
The change in frequency is caused by the Doppler Effect
What is the opening for the carotid artery?
carotid foramen
What artery is associated with the carotid sinus?
carotid
What is a carotid ultrasound used for?
A carotid ultrasound examines the structure of the carotid arteries. A carotid ultrasound is used to test for blocked carotid arteries which could result in a stroke.
What do the anterior and middle cerebral arteries arise from?
the carotid arteries
