Why the study?
Does SonoVue contrast-enhanced ultrasound improve diagnostic quality and accuracy compared to unenhanced ultrasound in patients with suspected extracranial carotid or peripheral arterial disease?
Does SonoVue contrast-enhanced ultrasound improve diagnostic quality and accuracy compared to unenhanced ultrasound in patients with suspected extracranial carotid or peripheral arterial disease?
SonoVue contrast-enhanced ultrasound significantly reduces the rate of inconclusive examinations and improves diagnostic accuracy for extracranial carotid and peripheral arterial disease compared to unenhanced ultrasound.
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May reduce inconclusive arterial ultrasound exams; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before practice change.
Sidhu et al. (2006) studied this question.
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