The protocols offer a more accurate way to detect atherosclerosis and assess cardiovascular risk before symptoms appear, ...

Applying ultrasound to help break up thrombus during carotid endarterectomy reduces adverse neurological ... either through a direct mechanical effect, activation of the body’s fibrinolytic system, or ...

Using ultrasound during surgery to unblock carotid arteries is a safe and effective way to significantly reduce the risk of ...

After a stroke, some people are: •Unable to speak or understand speech •Paralyzed on one-half of their body TIAs ... of the arteries: Carotid duplex ultrasound – This test uses ...