Ultrasound measurement of carotid stenosis: Recommendations from the Spanish Society of Neurosonology

In Spain, approximately 28% of ischaemic strokes have an atherothrombotic cause, and most are due to carotid stenosis. Ultrasound is the most commonly used technique for diagnosing carotid stenosis. Changes in blood flow velocity at the point of maximum stenosis, together with haemodynamic changes i...

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Main Authors: J. Serena, P. Irimia, S. Calleja, M. Blanco, J. Vivancos, Ó. Ayo-Martín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2013-09-01
Series:Neurología (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580813001259