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carotid duplex scanning
A noninvasive ultrasound test used on the extracranial carotid artery to detect occlusive disease directly.

It is recommended for patients with headaches and neurologic symptoms such as transient ischemic attacks, hemiparesis, paresthesia, and acute speech or visual defects.

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