Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Disease

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

Fortunately, carotid artery blockages can be diagnosed easily with ultrasound imaging, a painless and safe procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis.

If someone is having symptoms of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack, they should contact their doctor or UCSF Medical Center immediately.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007