Evaluation of carotid arteries using color Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke

Abstract

Results Also, based on PSV of ACI, 20 patients had significant stenoses (greater than 60%), 11 - stenoses less than 60%, and 9 patients had occlusion of the internal carotid artery. The PSV ACI / ACC ratio was also a useful informative indicator, according to which the result higher than 3 indicates significant stenosis (> 60%). (see Fig. 2) Results CT brain findings showed normal findings in cases, whereas MCA infarct ( 18 cases ) were the most common pathological involvement ( Table 1 ). Conclusions This study highlights the importance of Doppler sonography in patients with ischemic stroke with the association of the percentage of extracranial carotid artery stenosis. Color Doppler examination is a safe, informative, economical method that requires little time to confirm the cause of cerebrovascular insufficiency in extracranial carotid artery system with subsequent guidance of treatment modalities.