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Carotid/Renal/Abdominal

  • Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler: A test that uses sound waves to create images of the carotid arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the brain. It helps detect blockages or narrowing that could increase the risk of stroke.

  • Renal Ultrasound/Doppler: This scan examines the kidneys and the blood vessels supplying them. It helps assess kidney size, structure, blood flow, and detect blockages or abnormalities.

  • Abdominal Ultrasound/Doppler: This procedure provides images of the abdominal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, and other blood vessels, helping detect diseases or blood flow issues.

Carotid/Renal/Abdominal

Types of Carotid / Renal / Abdominal Ultrasound

  • B-mode ultrasound: Provides gray-scale images of organs and tissues.

  • Color Doppler ultrasound: Shows blood flow direction and speed in color.

  • Spectral Doppler: Gives detailed graphs of blood flow velocity.

  • Duplex ultrasound: Combines B-mode and Doppler for comprehensive evaluation.

Symptoms Indicating Need for Carotid / Renal / Abdominal Ultrasound

  • Carotid: Dizziness, sudden vision changes, weakness on one side of the body, history of stroke or TIA (mini-stroke), carotid bruit (abnormal sound in the neck)

  • Renal: High blood pressure, reduced kidney function, flank pain, swelling, blood in urine, suspected kidney artery narrowing

  • Abdominal: Abdominal pain, bloating, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, liver disease, suspected aneurysm, suspected gallstones or kidney stones

Common Uses of the Procedure

  • Carotid: Detect narrowing or blockage in the carotid arteries, assess stroke risk, monitor after carotid surgery

  • Renal: Evaluate kidney size, shape, blood flow, diagnose renal artery stenosis, monitor transplants

  • Abdominal: Detect gallstones, liver disease, abdominal aneurysms, tumors, blockages, or fluid accumulation

How Do I Prepare for My Carotid / Renal / Abdominal Scan?

  • Carotid: No special preparation needed.

  • Renal: You may be asked to drink water to fill the bladder; avoid heavy meals.

  • Abdominal: Fasting for 6–8 hours is often required for clear images.

Always follow the specific instructions provided by our clinic before your appointment.

What Will Happen During My Carotid / Renal / Abdominal Scan?

You will lie on a comfortable exam table. A warm gel will be applied to the skin over the area being examined. A handheld probe (transducer) will be moved over the area to capture images. The procedure is painless, takes about 30–60 minutes, and you can return to normal activities afterward.

Reasons for Carotid / Renal / Abdominal Scans

  • Suspected stroke or TIA

  • Uncontrolled or secondary hypertension

  • Kidney disease evaluation

  • Abdominal pain or mass investigation

  • Monitoring known vascular or abdominal conditions

  • Pre-surgical evaluation

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