Medical MCQ-An asymptomatic old patient presents with bruit in the carotid artery. Which of the following is the investigation of choice?

An asymptomatic old patient presents with bruit in the carotid artery. Which of the following is the investigation of choice?

Doppler ultrasonography

Internal carotid angiography

Aortic arch angiography

Spiral CT angiography

Question Category:

Radiology

Correct Answer:

Doppler ultrasonography

Description:

Bruit over carotid artery suggests carotid artery stenosis. Duplex scanning (B-mode scan and doppler ultrasonic velocimetry) is the method of choice for assessing the degree of carotid stenosis.

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