Role of Carotid Ultrasound in Stroke Prevention

Carotid ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to visualise the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain It can detect fatty plaques narrowing and disturbed blood flow that increase the risk of transient ischaemic attack and stroke Identifying significant carotid stenosis allows neurologists and vascular specialists to recommend lifestyle change medicines and in some cases procedures to reduce future stroke risk

Services in the Stroke Prevention Clinic

In the stroke prevention clinic specialists evaluate people with previous stroke or transient ischaemic attack carotid bruits known vascular disease or multiple risk factors such as diabetes high blood pressure smoking and high cholesterol Assessment includes detailed history examination blood tests brain and vascular imaging and carotid ultrasound Individuals receive personalised plans for antiplatelet therapy statins blood pressure control diabetes management and smoking cessation alongside guidance on diet and exercise

Interventions for Significant Stenosis

For patients with symptomatic moderate to severe carotid narrowing surgery in the form of carotid endarterectomy or in selected cases carotid stenting may be recommended to prevent further strokes in addition to medical therapy Decisions weigh the degree of stenosis age overall health and timing since the last event Close coordination between neurology vascular surgery and cardiology helps determine the safest and most effective option

Why Choose Livasa Hospital Mohali for Stroke Prevention

Livasa Hospital Mohali offers a structured stroke prevention and vascular risk clinic where carotid ultrasound brain imaging and specialist consultation are available within one facility Patients from across Punjab benefit from integrated management of hypertension diabetes atrial fibrillation and carotid disease with the goal of preventing first or recurrent strokes

NAP Contact Details Mohali Unit

Livasa Hospital Mohali
Sector 71 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Mohali Punjab 160071