Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography: Clinical Applications and Cases

Carotid duplex ultrasonography is an effective method for rapidly and non-invasively diagnosing head and neck vascular diseases. In addition, it plays a crucial role in evaluating the treatment outcomes and predicting post-procedural prognoses. Nevertheless, the lack of standardized examination procedures can lead to variations in diagnostic accuracy. Moreover, the diversity and complexity of head and neck vascular diseases increase the risk of misdiagnoses by inexperienced examiners. This study addresses these issues by proposing standardized procedures for carotid duplex ultrasonography and providing systematic educational materials to improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability. Furthermore, this study aims to develop a clinically applicable manual by presenting validated diagnostic criteria based on previous research and analyzing various clinical cases. This study may improve patient care by enabling more accurate diagnoses and reliable evaluations.