Presentation
Routine carotid Doppler examination.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
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Left ICA PSV is greater than 230 cm/sec (267.5 cm/sec). Left CCA PSV is 81.9 cm/sec. ICA/CCA index > 2.
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Angiography study confirms stenosis greater than 70% in the left ICA.
Case Discussion
Carotid Doppler study performed as screening test in a patient with history of coronary disease revealed a ICA stenosis greater than 70%. Further angiography study confirmed the significant stenosis.