Pathology of blood vessels in the neck can be caused by many reasons, but they are all very serious. In the absence of timely treatment, the consequences can be the most unpleasant, up to a stroke.
Identification of possible diseases
The most optimal diagnostic method is ultrasound of the vessels of the neck and head. It allows you to identify a specific violation. During an ultrasound examination, the condition of the carotid arteries, the brachiocephalic trunk, and the vertebral arteries is assessed. Ultrasound is good because it is completely safe for he alth, while its effectiveness is very high. The method is quite simple, but at the same time it makes it possible to timely diagnose almost the entire spectrum of vascular diseases. These diseases are fraught with many complications. Ultrasound of the vessels of the neck helps to prevent them - after all, if treatment is started on time, many troubles can be avoided.
Medical indications
You should immediately undergo this diagnostic procedure if you suffer from frequent dizziness, weakness, trembling legs, fainting. All this indicates that the vessels of the head and neck "signal" you about the presence of a problem. Special attention should be paid to your he alth if:
- You have been diagnosed with hypertension.
- Lower blood pressure, hard to feel pulse.
- You have high cholesterol, tend to be overweight, overweight, have high blood pressure, and smoke a lot.
- You find it difficult to walk and feel pain in your calf muscles while walking.
- You had a stroke or heart attack.
- You have epileptic seizures.
- You often notice a pulsating vein in your neck.
If at least one of the listed items is available, you are advised to immediately conduct an ultrasound of the vessels of the neck. In addition, ultrasound can reveal a disease such as stenosis. Timely diagnosis of cerebral vessels allows you to record indicators of venous outflow of blood from the cranial cavity.
Ultrasound of neck vessels
The doctor may prescribe such a procedure if the patient suspects the possibility of atherosclerosis and circulatory problems in the brain. While listening to the cervical vessels, unpleasant noises may be detected - in this case, the patient is also shown a study. Reasons for ultrasound of the vessels of the neck can be factors such as:
- Presence of tumors in the neck and chest area.
- High or low blood pressure.
- Too high levelcholesterol.
- Too high weight.
- Frequent stress.
- Bad heredity.
- Diabetes mellitus.
The "risk group" includes men who are inclined to be overweight, over forty years of age. Ultrasound examination of the cervical vessels reveals narrowing of the lumen in the arteries. Thus, the state of the walls of the vessels is diagnosed, possible thickening or thinning, blood clots and atherosclerotic plaques are detected. Vessels can be completely clogged, which is also detected on ultrasound. Timely detection of plaques and blockages allows treatment and prevention of a stroke.
