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A Carotid Doppler exam evaluates
the carotid arteries in your neck for narrowing or obstruction.
There is no advance preparation for this examination.
If you
have any questions, please call
our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
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Children under
the age of 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult (parent or
guardian). We strongly advise that patients not bring children along
without another responsible supervising adult. We cannot provide
supervision for the children.
Plan to allow 45 minutes to one hour for this exam.
During this, warm
gel will be applied to your skin. A transducer, a device that converts
electrical energy into sound waves, will be moved over your skin on both
sides of your neck. The gel prevents air from getting between the
transducer and your skin. The transducer enables the radiologist to look
inside your arteries through an image displayed on a video screen. It
also allows the radiologist to listen to the speed of your blood flow
and detect changes in blood flow at different points along the artery.
Although you feel the
transducer moving on your skin, you should feel no discomfort.
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After the exam
you can resume your normal activities.
Results of your
exams will be discussed with you by your doctor.
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Please call our hotline 16171 or (202) 3336-3310 (Mohandeseen),
(202) 2417 5556 (Heliopolis) or (202) 2528 4888 (Maadi) to speak with a
radiologist if you have any questions. It is best to call between 10
a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Thursday. |
