Carotid Doppler
Ultrasound with Doppler for carotid plaque and stenosis.
What is Carotid?
Ultrasound with Doppler for carotid plaque and stenosis.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
Preparation Checklist
0 of 3 completed
⚖️Carotid vs CT
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
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Explore common terms in Carotid reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.
Carotid Artery Stenosis Ultrasound
Narrowing of the arterial lumen with increased velocity on Doppler and visualized plaque
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Measurement of the combined thickness of the intima and media layers of the carotid artery wall
Carotid Plaque Ultrasound
Focal thickening of the intima-media complex with variable echogenicity depending on plaque composition
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