CEREBROVASCULAR Possible symptoms: Asymptomatic neck bruit for baseline evaluation. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Residual Ischemic Neurologic Deficit (RIND). Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, memory loss, syncope, amaurosis fugax, parasthesia, and limb weakness. Acute Unilateral Painless Blindness (Central Retinal Artery Occlusion) after evaluation by an opthalmologist. Procedures Performed: A DIRECT DOPPLER examination will reveal the specific location of bruits in the carotid system. DUPLEX SCANNING will be performed on all symptomatic patients for further pictorial evaluation of stenotic lesions and ulcerative plaques. VELOCITY MEASUREMENTS examine blood flow determinants toward the brain. If you or your family members have any questions please feel free to contact Ohio Valley HeartCare at (800) 26-HEART.

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