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Carotid Doppler
Carotid Doppler is an ultrasound scan that checks the function of your main neck arteries. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, patients benefit from on-site carotid Doppler ultrasound to quickly diagnose carotid artery disease and blockages that can lead to a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to learn more or book your appointment. You can also schedule online.
Carotid Doppler is an ultrasound scan that checks the function of your main neck arteries. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, patients benefit from on-site carotid Doppler ultrasound to quickly diagnose carotid artery disease and blockages that can lead to a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to learn more or book your appointment. You can also schedule online.
Carotid Doppler Q & A
What is a carotid Doppler?
A carotid Doppler is a kind of ultrasound scan that uses the Doppler effect, the change in frequency of sound waves that happens as they leave their source.
Ultrasound technology uses the Doppler effect to calculate the frequency changes of sound waves echoing in your blood vessels. These changes differ depending on the way your blood cells move.
Doppler ultrasound software uses the information to create images showing the speed and direction of blood flow through your carotid arteries.
There are several kinds of Doppler ultrasound:
Color Doppler
Color Doppler technology produces bright colored images that represent the Doppler measurements. In combination with standard ultrasound of a blood vessel, color Doppler shows how fast your blood is flowing and where it’s heading.
Power Doppler
Power Doppler also uses color, but it’s more sensitive than standard color Doppler. Power Doppler creates images even when color Doppler can’t. However, it doesn’t show which way the blood is flowing.
Spectral Doppler
Spectral Doppler presents the information about your blood flow as a graph.
Doppler ultrasound delivers a real-time view of blood flow in your arteries that’s better than any other method.
Why might I need a carotid Doppler?
You might need a carotid Doppler ultrasound to check for problems with blood flow in your carotid artery. You have two carotids, one on each side of your neck. They’re the major arteries supplying oxygen-filled blood to your head and brain. If anything interferes with blood flow along your carotid artery, it can cause a stroke.
Your Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA provider might recommend that you have a carotid Doppler if you’re at risk of having a stroke. The most common condition likely to trigger a stroke is carotid artery disease. This is where sticky cholesterol and calcium particles (plaque) build up along the inside wall of the artery, reducing space for blood to flow.
Your provider can listen for an abnormal sound in the carotid artery, called a bruit (pronounced broot), that indicates there’s a blood-flow problem.
What happens when I have a carotid Doppler ultrasound?
Carotid Doppler ultrasound is a simple, painless procedure. You lie on your back while the technician puts slippery gel on your neck.
They pass a handpiece called a transducer over the carotid artery on each side of your neck, which sends information back to the computer system for analysis. Carotid Doppler ultrasound is noninvasive and painless.
When your Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA provider has viewed the results, they discuss them with you and recommend further actions or treatment where needed.
Call Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA today or book an appointment online to learn more about carotid Doppler ultrasound and carotid artery disease.
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Structural Heart
Structural heart disease might not be something you can prevent. But the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA providers offer several minimally invasive methods to treat it. The cardiology team uses advanced treatments like MitraClip™ to repair leaky valves and Watchman™ implants to prevent blood clots from causing a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today or book a consultation online to schedule a diagnostic evaluation of structural heart disease.
Structural heart disease might not be something you can prevent. But the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA providers offer several minimally invasive methods to treat it. The cardiology team uses advanced treatments like MitraClip™ to repair leaky valves and Watchman™ implants to prevent blood clots from causing a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today or book a consultation online to schedule a diagnostic evaluation of structural heart disease.
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Cardiac CT
To evaluate the function of your heart, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offers noninvasive cardiac CT scans right in the comfort of their offices. The cardiology specialists use advanced scanning technology to evaluate the valves, blood vessels, and other structures of your heart. This helps them identify disease or damage that affects your cardiovascular health. To learn more about the diagnostic benefits of a cardiac CT scan, call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today or book an appointment online.
To evaluate the function of your heart, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offers noninvasive cardiac CT scans right in the comfort of their offices. The cardiology specialists use advanced scanning technology to evaluate the valves, blood vessels, and other structures of your heart. This helps them identify disease or damage that affects your cardiovascular health. To learn more about the diagnostic benefits of a cardiac CT scan, call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today or book an appointment online.
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Holter Monitor
If you’re having symptoms that suggest you may have an issue with your heart, the board-certified cardiovascular disease specialists at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA may recommend you wear a Holter monitor for a couple of days. A Holter monitor assesses the conductivity of your heart and gives your physician important information about your heart function. If you live near Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, call Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA or use the online booking tool to set up a consultation.
If you’re having symptoms that suggest you may have an issue with your heart, the board-certified cardiovascular disease specialists at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA may recommend you wear a Holter monitor for a couple of days. A Holter monitor assesses the conductivity of your heart and gives your physician important information about your heart function. If you live near Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, call Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA or use the online booking tool to set up a consultation.
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Life Vest
If you’re at risk of sudden cardiac death because of an underlying heart condition, you could be a candidate for LifeVest®. This wearable defibrillator can stabilize your heart rhythm at any time, even while you’re sleeping. The specialists at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offer complete health evaluations to determine if the LifeVest is a treatment that could protect you from sudden death. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to find out how the LifeVest works. You can also book a consultation online.
If you’re at risk of sudden cardiac death because of an underlying heart condition, you could be a candidate for LifeVest®. This wearable defibrillator can stabilize your heart rhythm at any time, even while you’re sleeping. The specialists at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offer complete health evaluations to determine if the LifeVest is a treatment that could protect you from sudden death. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to find out how the LifeVest works. You can also book a consultation online.
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Pulmonary Hypertenstion
Up to 1,000 new cases of pulmonary hypertension are diagnosed in the United States each year. While the condition is rare, it requires the highest-quality treatment, the kind the providers at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offer. The cardiology specialists provide in-office diagnostic testing to confirm pulmonary hypertension. They also customize treatment plans to manage your condition for the long term. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for pulmonary hypertension or book an appointment online.
Up to 1,000 new cases of pulmonary hypertension are diagnosed in the United States each year. While the condition is rare, it requires the highest-quality treatment, the kind the providers at Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offer. The cardiology specialists provide in-office diagnostic testing to confirm pulmonary hypertension. They also customize treatment plans to manage your condition for the long term. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for pulmonary hypertension or book an appointment online.
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Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
Varicose veins can sometimes be more than just a cosmetic problem, causing aching and tenderness in your legs. If you’re experiencing unpleasant symptoms like these or are worried about your varicose veins, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA can help. At their offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced vascular specialists offer endovenous radiofrequency ablation to get rid of troublesome varicose veins for good. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today for more information or book an appointment online.
Varicose veins can sometimes be more than just a cosmetic problem, causing aching and tenderness in your legs. If you’re experiencing unpleasant symptoms like these or are worried about your varicose veins, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA can help. At their offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced vascular specialists offer endovenous radiofrequency ablation to get rid of troublesome varicose veins for good. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today for more information or book an appointment online.
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Ankle Brachial
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is most likely to affect your legs when narrowing of the arteries restricts blood flow. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, their experienced cardiovascular specialists check to see if you have PAD by doing an ankle brachial index test. This simple blood pressure test is available at the practice’s offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today or book an appointment online to find out more about the ankle brachial index test for PAD.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is most likely to affect your legs when narrowing of the arteries restricts blood flow. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, their experienced cardiovascular specialists check to see if you have PAD by doing an ankle brachial index test. This simple blood pressure test is available at the practice’s offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today or book an appointment online to find out more about the ankle brachial index test for PAD.
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Carotid Doppler
Carotid Doppler is an ultrasound scan that checks the function of your main neck arteries. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, patients benefit from on-site carotid Doppler ultrasound to quickly diagnose carotid artery disease and blockages that can lead to a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to learn more or book your appointment. You can also schedule online.
Carotid Doppler is an ultrasound scan that checks the function of your main neck arteries. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, patients benefit from on-site carotid Doppler ultrasound to quickly diagnose carotid artery disease and blockages that can lead to a stroke. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to learn more or book your appointment. You can also schedule online.
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Vericose Veins
It’s not uncommon to see blue, red, or purple raised varicose veins on your legs, especially as you get older. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced vascular specialists offer a range of cutting-edge treatments to get rid of uncomfortable varicose veins. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today to learn more about varicose vein treatment or schedule a consultation online.
It’s not uncommon to see blue, red, or purple raised varicose veins on your legs, especially as you get older. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced vascular specialists offer a range of cutting-edge treatments to get rid of uncomfortable varicose veins. Call your local Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today to learn more about varicose vein treatment or schedule a consultation online.
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Heart Disease Prevention
The most common causes of heart disease are very often preventable. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced cardiovascular specialists offer patients a complete heart disease prevention program. To learn how you can avoid the devastating consequences of cardiac disorders, call your nearest Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today. You can also schedule a heart disease prevention consultation using the online booking form.
The most common causes of heart disease are very often preventable. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced cardiovascular specialists offer patients a complete heart disease prevention program. To learn how you can avoid the devastating consequences of cardiac disorders, call your nearest Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today. You can also schedule a heart disease prevention consultation using the online booking form.
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Echocardiogram
If you suffer from chest pain or other symptoms of a cardiovascular problem, you may need an echocardiogram. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the cardiology specialists use advanced echocardiogram technology to get a close-up look at the structures of your heart to identify damage and disease. To learn more about the diagnostic benefits of an echocardiogram, call the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today. You can also book an appointment online.
If you suffer from chest pain or other symptoms of a cardiovascular problem, you may need an echocardiogram. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the cardiology specialists use advanced echocardiogram technology to get a close-up look at the structures of your heart to identify damage and disease. To learn more about the diagnostic benefits of an echocardiogram, call the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today. You can also book an appointment online.
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Vascular Ultrasound
Blood clots and other problems that affect your circulatory system can lead to serious health complications. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the experienced cardiologists use advanced vascular ultrasound technology to evaluate your circulation. A vascular ultrasound helps them identify blockages or damage that can prevent blood from flowing freely through your arteries and veins. To find out if you’d benefit from a vascular ultrasound, call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule an appointment or book a consultation online.
Blood clots and other problems that affect your circulatory system can lead to serious health complications. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the experienced cardiologists use advanced vascular ultrasound technology to evaluate your circulation. A vascular ultrasound helps them identify blockages or damage that can prevent blood from flowing freely through your arteries and veins. To find out if you’d benefit from a vascular ultrasound, call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule an appointment or book a consultation online.
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Chest Pain
Experiencing chest pain can be frightening. To understand what’s causing your pain, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA providers offer on-site diagnostic testing services. The cardiologists also customize treatment plans to address the root cause of your chest pain and protect your cardiovascular system’s long-term health. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for persistent chest pain or book your appointment online.
Experiencing chest pain can be frightening. To understand what’s causing your pain, Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA providers offer on-site diagnostic testing services. The cardiologists also customize treatment plans to address the root cause of your chest pain and protect your cardiovascular system’s long-term health. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for persistent chest pain or book your appointment online.
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Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common cause of heart attacks and death. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced cardiovascular specialists diagnose CAD. They effectively treat it to prevent you from suffering severe complications. Call your nearest Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today if you’re worried you might be at risk of coronary artery disease. You can also schedule a consultation using the online booking form.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common cause of heart attacks and death. At the Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA offices in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Tampa, Florida, the experienced cardiovascular specialists diagnose CAD. They effectively treat it to prevent you from suffering severe complications. Call your nearest Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA office today if you’re worried you might be at risk of coronary artery disease. You can also schedule a consultation using the online booking form.
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Stress Test
When you experience shortness of breath or other signs of heart disease, a nuclear stress test can be a useful diagnostic tool. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the cardiology specialists use advanced technologies to evaluate the health of your heart when you’re exercising and when you’re at rest. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to set up a consultation for a nuclear stress test. You can also schedule an appointment online.
When you experience shortness of breath or other signs of heart disease, a nuclear stress test can be a useful diagnostic tool. At Bay Area Cardiology Associates PA, the cardiology specialists use advanced technologies to evaluate the health of your heart when you’re exercising and when you’re at rest. Call the office in Brandon, Sun City Center, Riverview, or Tampa, Florida, today to set up a consultation for a nuclear stress test. You can also schedule an appointment online.