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Occlusion of the Extracranial Carotid Arteries

Occlusion of the Extracranial Carotid Arteries Carotid duplex ultrasound (CDU) is a commonly performed vascular exam for the detection of carotid disease. In most cases, the exam is performed to detect hemodynamically significant changes that could cause a cerebrovascular accident. Ultrasound is accurate in the detection of >70% stenosis. CDU exams are often used to detect a potentially harmful atherosclerotic process before it embolizes. In some cases, the atherosclerotic formation will be so great that it will occlude the extracranial vessels. The true incidence of carotid occlusion is not well known as it may be asymptomatic. CDU can show where the occlusion is located and if the bifurcation is patent which can reveal treatment options for the patient. Carotid occlusions can be medically managed or may require surgery to restore flow to the cerebrovasculature. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal for Vascular Ultrasound SAGE

Occlusion of the Extracranial Carotid Arteries

Journal for Vascular Ultrasound , Volume 41 (3): 5 – Sep 1, 2017

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© 2017 Society for Vascular Ultrasound
ISSN
1544-3167
eISSN
1544-3175
DOI
10.1177/154431671704100302
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Abstract

Carotid duplex ultrasound (CDU) is a commonly performed vascular exam for the detection of carotid disease. In most cases, the exam is performed to detect hemodynamically significant changes that could cause a cerebrovascular accident. Ultrasound is accurate in the detection of >70% stenosis. CDU exams are often used to detect a potentially harmful atherosclerotic process before it embolizes. In some cases, the atherosclerotic formation will be so great that it will occlude the extracranial vessels. The true incidence of carotid occlusion is not well known as it may be asymptomatic. CDU can show where the occlusion is located and if the bifurcation is patent which can reveal treatment options for the patient. Carotid occlusions can be medically managed or may require surgery to restore flow to the cerebrovasculature.

Journal

Journal for Vascular UltrasoundSAGE

Published: Sep 1, 2017

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