Stroke and the Extracranial Carotid Arteries: Role of Color Doppler
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: This study was carried out with the aims to find out the age, sex and various risk factors in patients of ischemic stroke and to know the distribution of territory of the brain infarction and study the association of carotid artery atherosclerosis. Results: Hypertensive males in the age group of 61-70 years of age were the most common patients. Stenosis of Carotid Arteries was found in 24 (48 %) out of 50 cases. Conclusion: Carotid Doppler can be used for early detection, quantification and characterization of extracranial atherosclerosis and occlusive disease
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Dr B. B. Panda
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