My father suffered from brain stroke 2 weeks back. In that his vision has deteriorated, sometimes he can see and sometimes not. N frequently he gets very painful headache . Y is it? N he is been suggested for carotid doppler test, why this test has to be carried out?
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Dear lybrate I the carotid doppler test, or carotid ultrasound, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to detect narrowing of your arteries or potential blockages caused by plaque. It helps your healthcare provider determine if you are at risk of having a stroke and if she needs to prescribe preventative measures" carotid" is the name of the arteries in your neck and doppler (yes, just like on your local weather report), or ultrasound, refers to the sound wave imaging technology. Your large carotid arteries supply blood to the brain. These arteries can narrow due to arteriosclerosis or other causes and impede blood flow, which can lead to transient ischemic attack (a mini-stroke) or cerebral vascular accident (a stroke).
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Hello ma'am. If before the stroke he was fine. The vision problem can also be due to the brain problem he is having. Strike must be due to some problem with blood supply to brain hence is suggested carotid doppler. Do proceed with it. It also will help to prevent or know if he may have any more stroke in future and also cause of it.
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