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How We Screen for Stroke / Carotid Artery Disease
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utilizes advanced Color Doppler Ultrasound, the same painless and
non-radioactive technology used to view the fetus of a pregnant
woman. Ultrasound allows us to look into the carotid arteries for
plaque build-up and monitor blood flow velocity. Blood flow velocity
is important because it helps to identify narrowing of the arteries.
As your arteries narrow the speed of your blood increases, much
like a river increases in speed as it narrows.
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of
death and primary cause for long-term disability and admissions
to nursing homes.
This is a painless procedure in which a technologist begins by
applying an acoustic gel to the sides of your neck. An instrument
called a transducer is then moved over the surface of your neck
to evaluate your carotid arteries. Images and measurements are collected
and saved for review by a board certified physician.
Like other diseases we screen for, Stroke and Carotid Artery Disease
often develop without symptoms and are best prevented and managed
when identified early. Our screenings provide valuable and potentially
life-saving information that should be shared with your physician.
We invite you to make the decision to be proactive and join us for
a screening event in your community.
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