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Doppler ultrasound imaging of the carotid and vertebral arteries

Author(s) -

Selen Yurdakul

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

turk kardiyoloji dernegi arsivi-archives of the turkish society of cardiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.2

H-Index - 24

ISSN - 1016-5169

DOI - 10.5543/tkda.2011.01588

Subject(s) - medicine , carotid arteries , vertebral artery , ultrasound , radiology , stenosis , doppler ultrasound , stroke (engine) , cardiology , mechanical engineering , engineering

The prevalence of carotid artery diseases increases with age and exposure to cardiovascular risk factors. Significant carotid artery stenosis is closely associated with the development of stroke and cerebrovascular events. Doppler ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive and useful modality for the examination of carotid and vertebral arteries. However, proper investigation of the carotid artery system requires sufficient technical knowledge and experience. This review gives information about the techniques of appropriate examination of the carotid artery system.

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