Carotid Colour Doppler

Carotid colour doppler test is a non-invasive, painless imaging test that is used to examine the carotid located in the neck. It uses sound waves to detect narrowing of arteries or potential blockages caused by plaque build-up in the arteries because of coronary artery disease. It helps doctor determine if you are at risk of stroke problem.

Why is Carotid Colour Doppler Test performed?

There are variety of reasons, doctor recommend Carotid colour doppler test.

• If you have an increased risk of having a stroke. 
• If you have a blockage due to plaque, a blood clot etc.
• If your carotid artery is narrowing.
• If you have abnormal sound in artery
• If you had history a TIA

How is Carotid Colour Doppler Test performed?

>>Radiologist will explain the procedure of Carotid colour doppler test

How to prepare for Carotid Colour Doppler Test?

• Remove obstructions such as clothes, jewellery, metallic objects etc.
• Stop smoking on the day of test.
• Stop using the product having caffeine on the day of test.

After care

>>No special care is required. You can resume your daily activities after the completion of the test.

Cost of Carotid Colour Doppler Test

The cost of carotid colour doppler test in Delhi starts from INR 3000 but it may vary depending on the diagnostic centre.