What carotid Doppler measures
Carotid duplex evaluates plaque, narrowing, and blood-flow velocities for a defined clinical question. It may be requested for a carotid bruit, after a stroke or TIA, to follow known carotid disease or a previous carotid procedure, or for another specialist indication. It is not routine screening for every asymptomatic adult.
Stroke symptoms are emergency symptoms
Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, sudden vision loss, or new severe neurological symptoms need emergency care; call 112 in Kuwait. Carotid ultrasound is for stable assessment and follow-up.