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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Carotid bruit or TIA / minor stroke (symptomatic)

Recommended: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound + CTA Neck (or MRA Neck) is the preferred imaging study for carotid bruit or tia / minor stroke (symptomatic). Quantify stenosis (NASCET criteria).

Recommended study

Carotid Duplex Ultrasound + CTA Neck (or MRA Neck)

US No contrast Preferred Vascular Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

Quantify stenosis (NASCET criteria). Confirm with CTA / MRA before endarterectomy or stenting.

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