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Need help with Results of carotid artery ultrasound

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Apr 19 1:35pm | Replies (12)
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The best tests available are the latest generation carotid ultrasound
and calcium score on CT. Lipoprotein analysis is important.
HS-Cardiac CRP for inflammation is helpful as inflammation is a factor in atherosclerosis. Functional echo stress can miss the plaque.
Gold standard is still angiography now available through an artery in our wrist.

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sandrajane | @sandrajane | Apr 19 1:35pm

I did have a carotid ultrasound. I don’t know if it was the latest generation or what that means. I will ask my doctor about the calcium score on the CT etc..

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