Practical Approach to Performing the Comprehensive Carotid Duplex Examination - 03/03/26
, Stavros Agorastos, MHA, RDCS, RVT b, Clark Garcia, BA, RCS, RVS c, Rebecca LeLeiko, MD d, Brad Mehl, MHA, ACS, RDCS, RVT, RDMS, RT(R) e, Melissa Warren, MHSc, RVT, RVS, RPhS f, Connor J. DeLorme, BS a, Matthew Vorsanger, MD gAbstract |
This document will focus on the elements of performing a comprehensive duplex ultrasound imaging protocol for evaluation of the carotid and vertebral arteries. Two-dimensional imaging, Doppler and measurement techniques are presented. A review of plaque grading and classification, as it pertains to the comprehensive carotid duplex examination, are also presented.
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• | Practical tips for image acquisition of the carotid and vertebral arteries. |
• | Reviews criteria for using Doppler velocities to grade stenosis in carotid arteries. |
• | Reviews carotid plaque grading and classifications. |
Keywords : Carotid ultrasound, Duplex sonography, Protocol, Instrumentation, Doppler
Abbreviations : CCA, ECA, EDV, IAC, ICA, PI, PRF, PSV, RI, SRU, TGC
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Vol 39 - N° 3
P. 261-279 - mars 2026 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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