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USIDMS Extracranial Carotid

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what is a major indication for a duplex scan of the carotid and vertebral arteries?   asymptomatic neck bruit; hemispheric cerebral or ocular transient ischemic attacks, history of stroke, screening prior to major cardiac surgery  
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symptoms occur on what side of the body with a TIA?   opposite to the affected carotid artery and cerebral hemisphere  
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how long do symptoms of a RIND last?   about 24-72 hours  
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what type of resistance does the ICA have?   low resistance  
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what helps reduce symptoms of high grade stenoses of the ICA?   circle of Willis  
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what is bleeding within the plaque beneath an intact fibrous cap referred to as?   intraplaque hemorrhage  
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what is the etiology of carotid artery thrombosis most often related to?   progressive atherosclerotic plaque  
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which is located more posteriorly, the ICA or ECA?   ICA  
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what is the first and largest branch of the aortic arch?   brachiocephalic artery  
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what is the last branch of the aortic arch?   left subclavian artery  
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what are the principal arteries supplying the head and neck?   right and left common carotid arteries  
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which CCA branches directly from the aortic arch?   left CCA  
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which of the carotid arteries has branches?   external  
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where is the most common location for a stenosis?   bulb or Ica  
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what is the most common pathology seen in a carotid ultrasound?   atherosclerosis  
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