Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for asymptomatic carotid stenosis

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Better diagnostics could reduce risky surgery for asymptomatic carotid stenosis

New research has shown that using 3-D ultrasound to identify ulcers in the carotid arteries is an effective way to pinpoint the small number of high-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) who would benefit from surgery to prevent stroke. ACS is a blocking or narrowing of the carotid artery in the neck from which there have been no symptoms.

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Tags: Circulation, Stroke, Imaging Tests, Ultrasound, Surgery, Ulcer

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medicalxpress.com — “New research from Neurologist Dr. David Spence of The University of Western Ontario has shown that using 3-D ultrasound to identify ulcers in the carotid arteries is an effective way to pinpoint the small number of high-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) who would benefit from surgery ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com