General Information Material studied Pressure tracings. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 10-15 minutes. Evaluates carotid-artery function.
Helps detect and evaluate narrowing of carotid arteries.
Narrowed or occluded carotid arteries can cause symptoms of transient ischemic attacks, dizziness, lack of muscular coordination or fainting episodes. X-ray laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. X-ray technician, nurse, doctor. Tell your doctor if you have any reaction to anesthetics. No changes necessary.