When examining you in our Glendale offices, Dr. Zakhary will thoroughly go through your medical history and perform a physical exam. He’ll listen for a swooshing sound over the carotid artery in your neck. This sound is characteristic of a narrowed artery. From there, he’ll likely test your physical and mental capabilities, looking at strength, memory, and speech.
Ultrasound to assess blood flow and pressure through the carotid arteries
CT or MRI to look for evidence of stroke or to look for abnormalities
CT or MR angiography to investigate blood flow