Carotid artery stenosis requires imaging when the degree of localized stenosis is not clear or when the corresponding symptoms are severe.
1. Generally, a contrast medium is injected and ultrasonography is performed to show the specific shape of the blood vessels. After the occurrence of carotid artery stenosis, the severity of the stenosis can be observed through the contrast examination, which is of great significance to the formulation of treatment plans.
2. If you have abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and sensory disturbances in one limb, you can undergo carotid angiography under the guidance of your doctor, and if you find that the stenosis reaches 50-70% or you have obvious symptoms of cerebral ischemia, it is recommended that you consider stenting to improve your condition.
Carotid artery stenosis will seriously affect the blood supply to the brain, and may also lead to vascular sclerosis and thrombosis, it is recommended to carry out carotid artery stenosis examination to clarify the diagnosis, and consult a doctor in time, and follow the doctor’s advice to carry out the next step of treatment.