Why the study?
Does transcranial Doppler sonography accurately detect stenosing or occluding lesions of the carotid siphon and middle cerebral artery compared to selective cerebral arteriography in consecutive patients?
Population
133 consecutive patients undergoing investigation for stenosing or occluding lesions of the large…
Comparison
Transcranial Doppler sonography vs Selective cerebral arteriography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Offers a potential noninvasive option for detecting carotid siphon and MCA obstructions; leaves open confirmation in prospective cohorts before changing practice.
Does transcranial Doppler sonography accurately detect stenosing or occluding lesions of the carotid siphon and middle cerebral artery compared to selective cerebral arteriography in consecutive patients?
Transcranial Doppler sonography is a highly accurate and reliable noninvasive tool for detecting occlusive disease in the carotid siphon and middle cerebral artery.
Ley‐Pozo et al. (1990) studied this question.
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