Commentary on an interesting study showing that a noninvasive technique, emboli detection via TCD, may be used to stratify high- and low-risk patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis.

SAN DIEGO — New research indicates that transcranial Doppler is superior to transesophageal echocardiography for the detection of patent foramen ovale. Patients with PFO are at increased risk ...

New techniques for detecting emboli (harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries) have played a major role in dramatically reducing stroke rates after carotid endarterectomy. This is an operation ...

with slide / More precise detection of emboli in the carotid arteries with this technology, which is already available in Europe, may help flag patients most at risk for neurological decline after ...

The Clopidogrel and Aspirin for Reduction of Emboli in Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis ... authors Markus et al. conclude that MES detection by TCD is a useful marker of antiplatelet efficacy. ...