Carotid Artery Disease |
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Carotid Artery Disease
 Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Diagnosis Carotid artery blockages can be diagnosed easily with ultrasound imaging, a painless and safe procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis.
If a more detailed image is needed to determine if surgery is required, your doctor may order other tests such as:
If you think you're experiencing symptoms of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated April 17, 2009
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