A Carotid Doppler is a ultrasound test of the neck arteries. It shows narrowing of the arteries to the brain. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Narrowing of the arteries to the brain.
After a stroke or mini-stroke.
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
20 to 30 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a carotid doppler show?
Narrowing of the arteries to the brain.
Why is a carotid doppler done?
After a stroke or mini-stroke.
How do I prepare for a carotid doppler?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Does a carotid doppler use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a carotid doppler take?
20 to 30 minutes
Carotid Doppler किन गरिन्छ?
After a stroke or mini-stroke.
Carotid Doppler का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Carotid Doppler गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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