Doppler ultrasound as an adjunct for the investigation of amaurosis fugax.
This study demonstrates the ability of Doppler ultrasound using both a simple Doppler technique and Duplex scanning to identify lesions at the carotid bifurcation. The procedure is non-invasive and is of little discomfort to the patient. Doppler ultrasound provides a sound basis for clinical evaluation of vascular disease.
D001766:Blindness / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography