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Anchor lead: Treatment of blockages in the arteries of the neck may start with medication, Elizabeth Tracey reports You’ve just been told you have a blockage in your carotid artery going to your head, and you’re at increased risk for …

August 21, 2019 – Medical Therapy Read more →

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Anchor lead: When ultrasound is done on your neck, what exactly are they looking for? Elizabeth Tracey reports Ultrasound is the modality of choice when it comes to evaluating potential blockages of the carotid arteries, those that travel through the …

August 20, 2019 – Carotid Ultrasound Read more →

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Anchor lead: A sound heard through a stethoscope on the neck may indicate a blood vessel problem, Elizabeth Tracey reports If you’ve had a recent physical exam your clinician may have used a stethoscope to listen to your neck. That’s …

August 19, 2019 – Neck Sounds Read more →