Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death and disability in developed countries. It is the cause of nearly 35% of strokes, and thus, early diagnosis and the prevention of this disease are essential.
The carotid artery is one of the first arteries affected by the arteriosclerosis, and using a simple and harmless Ultrasound (ecodoppler of the supraortic trunks) can lead to an early diagnosis.
Therefore, if you have any cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, diabetes, Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol or high triglycerides), or a family background of disease, in Barcelona Vascular Center we can take care of you.