How Is A CIMT Test Performed? A carotid intima-media thickness test uses an ultrasound to create images of your carotid artery. Your doctor will take several measurements of your carotid arteries on each side of your neck. You don’t have to do anything special to prepare for a CIMT test...
An ultrasound, CT angiography, or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) may show narrowing in your carotid arteries. Contrast liquid is injected into an artery in your leg or arm to help the carotid arteries show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an...
A stent is a wire mesh tube that helps hold your carotid artery open.How do I prepare for a carotid artery stent placement?You may need blood tests, a chest x-ray, ultrasound, or electrocardiogram (ECG) before your procedure. Talk to your healthcare provider about these or other tests ...
Abruit(pronounced “brew-ee”) is an abnormal sound heard over an artery that signifies turbulent blood flow. While the heart produces the typical “lub-dub” sounds, arteries generally do not make sounds that are audible with a stethoscope unless there is some irregularity. The term “vascular...
What's a urinary tract infection? What is inflammation of the urethra? What does a spot on the bladder mean? What is the significance of trabeculation of the bladder? What is incontinence care? What does fluid around the bladder mean? How large is the bladder? What does an ultrasound of...
When carotid duplex ultrasound (CDUS) emerged it was initially employed as a screening test, but over time became the sole preoperative imaging modality prior to carotid endarterectomy for many patients, with complementary angiography reserved for selected patients. CT angiography (CTA) and MRA / ...
Duplex ultrasound Magnetic resonance angiography Computed tomography angiography Dye angiogram Tests to check for an aneurysm What Is the Treatment for Fibromuscular Dysplasia? You can get a variety of different types of treatments for fibromuscular dysplasia. Depending on what type of FMD you have, you...
Angina due to a decrease or lack of coronary artery blood flow Angina is most often caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries because of atherosclerotic heart disease. There may be one or more arteries that are blocked and the amount of pain or other symptom severity is not necessarily rela...
A carotid ultrasound may show narrow or blocked carotid arteries. The carotid arteries are blood vessels in your neck that carry blood to your brain. How is a stroke treated?Treatment depends on the type of stroke you had:Medicines may be given to prevent blood clots, break up clots, or ...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease of the heart in which the heart muscle of an individual becomes abnormally thick. The thickened heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood and makes the heart prone to a rare but serious rhythm