Doctors may recommend this test for:
🧠 Stroke or TIA evaluation
❗ Dizziness, fainting, or blurry vision
🩸 Carotid bruit (abnormal neck sound)
🧬 High risk for atherosclerosis (e.g., diabetes, high BP, smoking)
🫀 Known heart or peripheral artery disease
🔁 Post carotid surgery or stent placement
🔍 Routine screening in high-risk individuals