Carotid ultrasound

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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Most strokes occur without any warning signs or symptoms. One way to assess your risk of having a stroke is the carotid ultrasound exam, which allows your doctor to check the arteries in your neck for narrowing (stenosis) that could later cause a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

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Carotid ultrasound

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