08/14/2025
Carotid Ultrasound Screening — Protect Your Brain & Heart
A safe, painless test that uses sound waves to look at the carotid arteries in your neck.
What is a carotid ultrasound?
A carotid ultrasound (also called a carotid duplex) uses sound waves to create images and measure blood flow in the carotid arteries — the vessels that carry blood from your heart to your, neck, face and brain.
Why it matters
- Finds plaque build‑up and narrowing (stenosis) that may raise stroke risk
- Helps your clinician tailor care — from lifestyle changes and medicines to procedures when appropriate
- Reassures you when results are normal
Who should consider it?
Carotid ultrasound is appropriate when you’ve had symptoms like a transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke‑like symptoms (sudden weakness/numbness on one side, trouble speaking or vision changes), a neck bruit, or when your clinician recommends it based on your overall risk.
If you are over 45, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of stroke-this could be life-saving.
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