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Ultrasound Is Used For Carotid Artery Screening Bethlehem

A carotid artery screening also known as a duplex

scan is an abbreviated vascular ultrasound study

done to assess the blood flow and wall structure of

the arteries in the neck that supply blood from the

heart to the face and brain. There are six carotid

arteries - three on each side: the common carotid

artery CCA, which divides and form the internal carotid artery ICA and the external carotid artery ECA is shaped much like the letter "Y".

The screening is noninvasive and the term "duplex"

refers to the fact that two modes of ultrasound are used - Doppler and B-mode. The Doppler portion

evaluates the velocity and direction of blood flow to

indicate stroke risk and the B-mode obtains the

image of the intima and media wall thickness IMT for heart disease risk.

Baseline Medical provides access to wellness options for stroke prevention and heart disease with screenings through civic wellness events, individual appointments, health fairs, and company wellness programs.
Contact Baseline Medical TODAY to schedule your screening.