What’s wrong with this vascular image?

What’s wrong with this vascular image?

Modality: Carotid Duplex
View: Long axis CCA

ANSWER:

This image demonstrates prox CCA that was labeled and measured as a distal CCA.

CORRECT TECHNIQUE:

  • The Proximal CCA placement should be very low on the neck usually close to the collar bone
  • The Distal should be no more than 1-2 cm from the bifurcation.
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