Headache is a syndrome caused by many different causes. Performing tests to accurately diagnose the cause of the headache will bring higher treatment efficiency.

Carotid ultrasound is widely used to examine the entire vascular system, including the carotid artery. From there, it can help detect cases of atherosclerosis in a timely manner, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment.

The carotid artery is an important blood vessel that supplies blood and oxygen to the brain. Diseases related to the carotid artery such as carotid stenosis and atherosclerosis can cause stroke and death. Carotid ultrasound is an effective method often used by doctors to examine the condition of the carotid artery.

Carotid ultrasound is often used to detect atherosclerotic plaque in the arterial wall. From the detection of atherosclerotic plaque in the arterial wall, the doctor will check the nature, prognosis of atherosclerotic plaque and determine the degree of stenosis and occlusion of the carotid artery.