Ultrasonography of cervical vascular system

Jung, Doo Kyo

Ann Clin Neurophysiol > 2002 ;4(2) > Article

Ann Clin Neurophysiol. 2002; 4(2): 166-170.

Doo Kyo Jung

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ABSTRACT

Rapid progression in ultrasound techniques resulted in a wide clinical applications for assessment of cervical vascular system. Duplex scanning of the carotid arteries combines B-mode ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound within a single instrument, providing anatomical imaging of the vessel and flow velocity information. The clinical applications, practical techniques, and basic principles of Doppler scanning in cervical vascular system are discussed.

Key words: Doppler, Duplex, Carotid artery