Carotid Artery and Vasculitis

Posted by Misty on April 27, 1999 at 21:06:41
I'm looking for the peak systolic & diastolic velocities in doppler U/S of carotid arteries; the normal values of course. I have searched every where I know, so I turn to you. Any info, or any websites, would be appreciated. Thank you.

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on April 29, 1999 at 16:43:49

Dear Misty,
I don't know of any web sites but I would check a textbook on peripheral vascular disease.  Your local medical library can direct you to this.
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