Ultrasound is an important, operator-dependent modality for assessing carotid arterial disease and stenosis, with recent technological advances improving its accuracy.
Ultrasound for carotid assessment requires experienced operators; leaves open multicenter validation of recent accuracy gains.
Ultrasound plays an important role in the assessment of carotid arterial disease, complimentary to other imaging modalities. However, ultrasound does have limitations, not least the requirement of a high degree of operator skill. Recent advances in ultrasound technology will strengthen its role by improving accuracy. This review discusses the role of ultrasound in assessing the carotid arterial system with emphasis on evaluating stenosis.
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