3D ultrasound imaging of neck and brain arteries before carotid surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new 3D ultrasound technique that may give doctors a detailed picture of your neck and brain arteries before your carotid surgery. It does not involve any new medication—only an ultrasound exam with a contrast agent to improve the images.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have narrowing in a carotid artery (the main arteries in your neck) that is not causing symptoms.
- You are scheduled for surgery to open that artery (carotid endarterectomy) within the next month.
- You are not allergic to the ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue® or to ultrasound gel.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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