New research, appearing in The American Journal of Cardiology, shows non-invasive ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries in the neck is helpful in identifying patients at high risk of suffering ...

New research shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease (CAD). This may be an ...

Sonolysis, an application of therapeutic ultrasound, reduced periprocedural cerebrovascular events during carotid endarterectomy. The safety profile of sonolysis was supported by a reported lack of ...

March 2, 2010 (Dallas, Texas) — People who lost weight by following one of three diets in a randomized trial over two years also showed significant regression of carotid artery disease by ultrasound ...

Carotid ultrasound checks for plaque buildup in the carotid arteries. Plaque can narrow or block your carotid arteries, preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching your brain. Your doctor also may ...

More and more offices are performing their own carotid ultrasounds. In light of recent guidelines published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), who should have carotid imaging to ...

What physicians need to know about the expanded carotid artery stenting coverage, including choice of therapy, shared ...

Carotid ultrasound is a painless test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the insides of the carotid arteries. While the test can be very helpful in preventing a stroke, there ...