Basic Information About Ultrasound Carotid Duplex

Assesses carotid and vertebral artery flow using grayscale and Doppler imaging to evaluate stenosis or plaque.

Ultrasound Carotid Duplex Shows

Neck

Type of Projection

Doppler Multiplanar

Patient Orientation for Ultrasound Carotid Duplex

Supine head turned slightly

Beam Direction for Ultrasound Carotid Duplex

Longitudinal And Transverse Acoustic Windows