Carotid Artery Disease & Stroke Prevention
Carotid ultrasound evaluation and stroke-prevention vascular care in Forest Hills, Queens
About Carotid Artery Disease & Stroke Prevention
Carotid artery disease happens when plaque narrows the major arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Because carotid narrowing can raise the risk of transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke, early evaluation is important for patients with vascular risk factors, prior stroke warning signs, or known plaque disease. At M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group in Forest Hills, Queens, Dr. Amir Salem evaluates carotid artery concerns with a prevention-focused vascular approach. Patients may need carotid duplex ultrasound, medication and risk-factor coordination, follow-up surveillance, or referral for advanced treatment depending on symptoms and the degree of narrowing. M&S serves patients from Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Jamaica, Flushing, Great Neck, and nearby Queens and Long Island communities who need practical guidance on stroke prevention, vascular screening, and whole-body circulation risk.
What to Expect
Your Visit, Step by Step
Your carotid evaluation begins with a review of stroke or TIA symptoms, medical history, medications, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes status, smoking history, and prior imaging. A focused exam may include listening for neck artery sounds and reviewing circulation risk throughout the body. If appropriate, carotid duplex ultrasound can measure blood flow through the neck arteries without radiation or needles. Your clinician will explain whether results suggest routine monitoring, medical risk reduction, additional imaging, or specialist coordination.
Who Is This For?
Adults with known carotid plaque, prior TIA or stroke symptoms, vascular risk factors, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking history, PAD, heart disease, or family history of vascular disease who need carotid artery evaluation in Queens.
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