Carotid Artery Screening

A simple ultrasound scan is used to detect narrowing of the carotid arteries in the neck caused by cholesterol buildup/plaque which can lead to stroke.

Risk Factors

• History of cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure
• Family history of carotid disease
• Smoker
• Diabetic
• Overweight
• Abnormal heart score
• Calcium on x-ray
• Age: Over age 65