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Benefits and Risks- Carotid Ultrasound

Benefits

Carotid ultrasound exam is noninvasive and painless.
Carotid ultrasound exam is extremely safe and does not use any ionizing radiation.
Ultrasound scanning gives a clear picture of soft tissues that do not show up well on x-ray images.
If a Radiologist discovers narrowing of one or both carotid arteries, treatment can be taken to restore free flow of blood to the brain.
Many strokes are prevented as a result of carotid ultrasound.