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Was ist eine Carotis Doppler Sonographie?

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Was ist eine Carotis Doppler Sonographie?

Beim Carotis Doppler handelt es sich um eine Ultraschall-Untersuchung dieser Gefäße, bei der sowohl strukturelle Veränderungen der Gefäßinnenwand als Frühzeichen einer beginnenden Verkalkung, bereits entstandene Ablagerungen, als auch der Blutfluss in den Arterien sichtbar gemacht wird.

Who should have carotid ultrasound?

High blood pressure

  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Family history of stroke or heart disease
  • Recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke
  • Abnormal sound in carotid arteries detected by your doctor using a stethoscope
  • Coronary artery disease

    • When to order carotid ultrasound?

    Your doctor may order a carotid ultrasound if a blockage is suspected based on listening to your neck or based on your cardiovascular risk profile. This test should also be performed if you have had a stroke or a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Why would you need a carotid ultrasound?

    Carotid ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to view the carotid arteries. It looks for plaques and blood clots and determines whether the arteries are narrowed or blocked. A Doppler ultrasound shows the movement of blood through the blood vessels. Ultrasound imaging doesn’t use X-rays.

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    How to unclog arteries?

    Method 1 of 4: Changing Your Diet. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fat is one of the primary culprits in raising your cholesterol.

  • Method 2 of 4: Making Lifestyle Changes. Stop smoking. The chemicals in cigarettes and other tobacco smoke damage your blood cells,as well as disrupting the function of your heart
  • Method 3 of 4: Taking Supplements. Take fish oil supplements. If you don’t like fish or don’t have access to fish,you can simply take fish oil supplements to help
  • Method 4 of 4: When to Seek Medical Care. Get immediate care if you experience the symptoms of a heart attack.