What the scan evaluates
Carotid duplex evaluates plaque, narrowing, and blood-flow velocities in the neck arteries. It can help clinicians understand stroke-risk context before selected procedures or during vascular follow-up.
Who may be referred
Referral may occur with a carotid bruit, a previous TIA or stroke, known carotid disease, follow-up after a carotid procedure, or another specific indication documented by the treating specialist. Risk factors alone do not make it a routine preoperative test for every asymptomatic patient.
Important Signs to Mention
Medical Note
This page is for general education and does not replace a doctor’s assessment or a personal medical plan. Diagnosis and treatment decisions cannot be made from general information alone.
If symptoms are severe or sudden, or there is chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke-like symptoms, bleeding, fainting, or a cold painful foot, use emergency care immediately in Kuwait by calling 112.