4. Ultrasound of Normal carotid bifurcation. Optimizing duplex follow-up in patients with an asymptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis of less than 60%. The original studies validating intervention in asymptomatic patients showed absolute risk reductions at 5 years of 5-6%, but this number remains in question with continuing improvements in medical management of asymptomatic patients and the lack of recent data [5,6]. The artery and vein can be differentiated by direction of flow on color Doppler as well as by the tendency of the vein to collapse with external ultrasound probe compression. EDV was slightly less accurate. The internal carotid artery supplies the brain while the external carotid artery supplies extracranial structures of the head and neck. A stenosis of greater than 70% diameter reduction demonstrates a peak-systolic velocity greater than 230 cm/sec. A temporal-tap (TT) was employed here to confirm it was the ECA. Assess the bifurcation in transverse. The mean peak systolic velocity in the ECA is reported as being 77 cm/sec in normal individuals, and the maximum velocity does not normally exceed 115 cm/sec. Hence, if the ICA is extremely tortuous, caution is required when making the diagnosis of a stenosis on the basis of increased Doppler velocities alone without observing narrowing of the vessel lumen on gray-scale and/or color flow imaging and showing poststenotic turbulence on the Doppler spectral tracing. The carotid sinus originates along the medial wall of the proximal ICA where it is adjacent to the external carotid artery (ECA). d. demonstrate an alternating blood flow pattern. Secondary parameters such as elevated EDV in the ICA and elevated ICA/CCA PSV ratios further support the diagnosis of ICA stenosis. A plaque or stenosis of the external carotid artery usually has little consequence (unless the external carotid artery provides collateral flow). Explain the examination to patient, and obtain adequate and relevant history. Elevated velocities can be seen in normal carotid arteries that diverge from a straight line and become curved. Clinical Background In the coronal plane, a heel-toe maneuver is used to image the CCA from the supraclavicular notch to the angle of the mandible. In addition, on average, the common carotid blood flow velocity in the low neck is 10 to 20 cm/sec higher than near the bifurcation.11 This observation is of considerable importance, as the measured peak systolic velocity ratio (ICA peak systolic velocity/CCA peak systolic velocity; see Chapter 9) will depend on the location where velocities are sampled in the CCA. b. are branches of the axillary artery. The SRU consensus conference provided reasonable values that can be easily applied ( Table 7.1 ) and have been adopted by a large number of laboratories. The CCA is readily visible. The outer layer is the adventitia, which is composed of connective tissue. For that reason, ICA/CCA PSV ratio measurements may identify patients who, for hemodynamic reasons (e.g., low cardiac output, tandem lesions), have velocities that fall outside the expected norm for either PSV or EDV. Be prepared to change probes (or frequency output of probes) to adequately assess deeper or tortuous structures. ; 1998. 7.8 ). Look for stenoses highlighted by aliasing in the colour doppler. The outermost echogenic (white) area is the adventitia of the artery. revisited an interesting approach to ICA ratio measurements where the ratio of the highest PSV at the site of the stenosis was compared with the normalized velocity in the distal ICA. It takes a slightly curved course upwards and anteriorly before inclining backwards to the space behind the neck of the mandible. Locate it in transverse and rotate into longitudinal. The test may also be used to: Look at injury to the arteries. The external carotid artery (ECA) displays many of the characteristics of a high resistance vessel, including a high pulsatility waveform. The normal range of velocities in the carotid branches varies as a function of age. Likewise, in a situation where a tandem common carotid lesion (in addition to the internal carotid lesion) increases the PSV in the common carotid and lowers the ratio, the use of ICA PSV and/or EDV may continue to provide accurate inference about the lesion severity. no, leaving open to variability; the 150 cm/sec addressed later>, likely a reflection of a higher cardiac output. Considerable patient-to-patient variability occurs in ECA flow velocity in normal individuals because pulsatility varies considerably from one person to another since some individuals have a sharply spiked systolic peak, while others have a more blunted peak. Long-axis view of the carotid bifurcation. Endarterectomy for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis. The younger patient has higher blood flow velocities 100 cm/sec? The younger patient has higher blood flow velocities 100 cm/sec? If you like the way we teach, please leave a message! showed that, in most patients, the systolic velocity decreases in the CCA as one goes from proximal to distal within the vessel. Therefore it is a low resistance artery. These elevated velocities, are also associated with different degrees of coiling of the artery ultimately leading to kinking. Common carotid artery (CCA). ECA lies on these structures), variations in origin arise from the anomalous bifurcation of the, common occipito-auricular trunk (incidence ~12.5%):common origin occipital and posterior auricular arteries. Any cardiac arhythmia or significant left heart valvular problems may be relected in the wave form (eg via a audible and visible flutter). Churchill Livingstone. Elevated velocities can also be found with entities other than significant stenosis such as in young athletes, in high cardiac output states, in vessels supplying arteriovenous fistulas or arterial venous malformations, and in patients with carotid stenting. 7.4 ). Each bin represents an average of PSV values over a 10% stenosis range (i.e., the 45% point represents the average between 40% and 50% stenosis). Lovelace TD, Moneta GL, Abou-Zamzam a M, et al. Arrows indicate normal flow direction in the extra cerebrovascular circulation. They arent always the same and it may not be in the centre of the vessel. Confirm the flow is antegrade i.e. Analysis of the combinations of low ICA velocity, abnormal ICA IMPORTANTLY, this angle may not correspond to the course of the vessel. Lancet. The ICA origin incoporates the bulb which may create a degree of turbulent flow. The Doppler spectrum sampled at this site is shown at the bottom of the image and demonstrates the complex flow pattern with some red cells moving forward and others backward. The ICA demonstrates less pulsatility. Just $79.99! The NASCET technique is currently the standard on which the large clinical North American studies were based and should be used to make clinical decisions about which patients undergo CEA. Arrows indicate the flow direction in a right sided subclavian steal syndrome. ICA velocities decrease with age, reaching typical values between 60 and 90 cm/sec for ages 60 years and above. As a result of improved high-resolution ultrasound imaging of the carotid arteries with supplemental imaging from MRA or CTA, the role of conventional angiography as a diagnostic technique has significantly decreased. Measure the Peak Systolic (PSV) and end diastolic velocities (EDV) of the ECA. velocity ratio (ICA peak systolic velocity/CCA peak systolic velocity; see Chapter 9) will depend on the location where velocities are sampled in the CCA. However, this does not lead to a higher rate of ECA occlusion in the first 2 years after revascularization. They should always demonstrate antegrade flow (toward the brain) and be low resistance similar to the ICA. Therefore one should always consider the gray-scale and color Doppler appearance of the carotid segment in question including the plaque burden and visual estimates of vessel narrowing to determine whether all diagnostic features (both visual and velocity data) of a suspected stenosis are concordant. Moderate (50% to 69%) internal carotid artery (, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves for three Doppler velocity measurements to detect 70% or greater internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis: peak systolic velocity (PSV =, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), on Ultrasound Assessment of Carotid Stenosis, Ultrasound Assessment of Carotid Stenosis, Carotid Sonography: Protocol and Technical Considerations, Normal Findings and Technical Aspects of Carotid Sonography, Ultrasound Assessment of Lower Extremity Arteries, Ultrasound Assessment of the Vertebral Arteries. Carotid artery stenosis: grayscale and Doppler ultrasound diagnosisSociety of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference. Carotid coils are likely due to genetic factors.13, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), on Normal Findings and Technical Aspects of Carotid Sonography, Ultrasound Appearance of the Normal Carotid Artery Walls, The wall of every artery is composed of three layers: intima, media, and adventitia. Given that the two velocity values are taken from the same vessel involved by the stenosis, Hathout etal. Typically, a 9-MHz linear transducer (or transducer range of 5 to 12MHz) is used. (2000) ISBN:0632054034. Stenoses of the external carotid artery (ECA) are not considered clinically important but should be reported because they may explain the presence of a bruit on clinical examination and need to be considered by the surgeon at the time of carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The ICA is usually posterior and lateral to the ECA. There is a distinct difference in the spectral Doppler pattern between the external and internal carotid artery. The estimation of the original lumen is further complicated by the presence of a normal, but highly variable, region of dilatation, the carotid bulb. For this reason, peak systolic velocity measurements of the common carotid artery should be obtained approximately 2cm proximal to the carotid bulb [1]. In a normal carotid US examination, the color velocity scale should be set between 30 and 40 cm/sec (mean velocity). The carotid bulb spans the junction of the internal and external carotid arteries and blends into the dilatation of the sinus along the lateral aspect (opposite the flow divider) of the proximal ICA. high CCA: Waveforms in the common carotid artery close to the bifurcation show moderately broad systolic peaks and a moderate amount of blood flow throughout diastole. Trials combining CEA with statin therapy started on hospital admission for surgery showed a decrease in neurologic events such as ischemic stroke and decreased mortality after CEA. The transition between media and adventitia also corresponds to the external elastic lamina as seen on pathologic studies. Ultrasound of the vertebral arteries can be variable in diameter. Brief documentation may be made and formal follow up studies can be performed if clinically indicated. This longitudinal image of the common carotid artery demonstrates a sharp line (specular reflection) that emanates from the intimal surface (arrow). The maneuver is not always easy to perform. Normal arterial wall anatomy. Also for preoperative screening of patients with known cardio-vascular risk factors. The common carotid artery supplies both a high and a low resistance bed (via the external and internal carotid artery). showed that this method produced superior results in characterizing the degree of ICA stenosis when compared with more commonly applied Doppler parameters. While this is not a major problem in peripheral arteries when the original lumen is visible on both sides of a stenosis, lesions at the origin of the ICA typically do not have a normal lumen on both sides. This leads to a loss of the key lumen-intima interface. internal carotid artery supplies the brain, plaque or stenosis of the external carotid arter, < Previous chapter: 7. Average PSV clearly increases with increasing severity of angiographically determined stenosis. The scan may begin with either the longitudinal or transverse imaging of the CCA. From the mid-distal CCA slide and angle posteriorly to visualise the cervical transverse processes and the vertebral artery. Duplex ultrasonography is able to provide both anatomic and hemodynamic information about the state of a vessel, allowing health care providers to make informed decisions regarding intervention for stroke prevention. With ACAS and NASCET, the degree of stenosis is measured by relating the residual lumen diameter at the stenosis to the diameter of the distal ICA. Enter the password that accompanies your e-mail. . Off-axis view of the carotid wall. 1995; 273(18):1421-1428. 2A, 2B), at the level of the baseline (0 cm/sec) for type 3 waveforms (Fig. In general, however, PSV in the normal CCA ranges from 70 to 100 cm/sec and decreases gradually as one samples distally. The ECA waveform has a higher resistance pattern than the ICA. ICA: The ICA waveforms have broad systolic peaks and a large amount of flow throughout diastole. Subsequent data from the NASCET reported improvement in outcome with CEA in patients with 50% to 69% stenosis, although the amount of improvement was far less than was the case with higher grade stenosis. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is commonly inferred from blood velocity measurements in the middle cerebral artery (MCA), using nonimaging, transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD). Identify the origins of the ICA and ECA arteries. Up to 30% of all major hemispheric events (stroke, transient ischemic attacks [TIA], or amaurosis fugax) are thought to originate from disease at the carotid bifurcation. Quantitative evaluation of external carotid artery stenoses is likewise difficult, due to lack of published data and low clinical significance of disease in this vascular distribution. Patients with short thick necks or with high bifurcations pose technical difficulties however manipulation of settings and probe choice will result in an adequate examination in 99% of cases. The ECA also usually has a smaller diameter, arises laterally and has a higher resistance waveform (ie lower diastolic flow than a normal ICA). Ultrasound is the only imaging technique used in many facilities for selecting patients who might undergo carotid endarterectomy or stenting. You may only be able to see a few cm of the ICA if there is a high bifurcation. IAME's Unlimited CME Plan is now the internet's best value for online CME in ultrasound. Arteriosclerosis. The bulb is defined as being the zone of dilatation of the common carotid artery (CCA) to the level of the flow divider (the junction of internal carotid artery [ICA] and external carotid artery [ECA]). B, This transverse video shows the zone of flow reversal (blue; arrow) in the proximal ICA at end diastole. The two transition zones between the lumen and the intima and between the media and adventitia produce two parallel echogenic lines, with an intervening zone of low echoes that corresponds to the media. The current parameters used to grade the severity of ICA stenosis are based on the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) Consensus Statement in 2003. 2001;33(1):56-61. Examples of a classification of carotid kinks12 is shown in Figure 7-7. There is no obvious cut point to indicate an ideal threshold. The other terminal branch is the internal carotid (ICA), which is somewhat larger than the ECA, which supplies the intracranial structures. Detection of common carotid artery stenosis using duplex ultrasonography: A validation study with computed tomographic angiography. Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography. Note: There is a certain variation in the characteristics of the internal and external carotid artery and the patterns can sometimes look quite similar, making it difficult to differentiate the vessels. It can make quite a difference to the patient if a stenotic lesion or a plaque is located in the internal or external carotid. In contrast the presence of side branches clearly denotes that the vessel is the external carotid artery. The lateral wall of the carotid artery sinus (inferior wall on the diagram) is a transition between the elastic CCA and the muscular ICA. The CCA is an elastic artery, whereas the ICA is a muscular artery.4 The region of the ICA sinus is of mixed characteristics between a muscular and an elastic artery.5. Vascular ultrasound is a noninvasive test healthcare providers use to evaluate blood flow in the arteries and veins of the arms, neck and legs. ICA velocities decrease with age, reaching typical values between 60 and 90 cm/sec for ages 60 years and above.9,10 Blood flow velocities vary with physiologic state of the individual, being higher with exercise than at rest. Significant undulation and thickening of the intima indicate more advanced changes due to atherosclerosis (see Chapter 8) or, rarely, fibromuscular hyperplasia. From these, the ICA/CCA ratio can be automatically calculated, typically with the PSV measurement from the distal CCA in the ratio, because velocity measurements in the proximal CCA may be slightly elevated because of the proximity of the thoracic aorta. Begin proximally in transverse and follow distally to the bifurcation. Use of a 3-6MHz curvilinear probe is useful for distal ICA in patients with high bifurcations, very thick necks and vertebral areties in arthritic necks. The Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial 1 (ACST-1) demonstrated a 10-year benefit in stroke reduction in asymptomatic patients who underwent CEA for severe stenosis between 70% and 89%. The ICA and ECA can be distinguished by the low-resistance waveforms (higher diastolic flow) in the ICA as compared with the high-resistance waveforms in the ECA (lower diastolic flow) ( Fig. External carotid artery (ECA). 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The degree of carotid stenosis was characterized by measuring the size of the residual lumen and comparing it with the size of the original vessel lumen ( Fig. Repeated compression (tapping) of the superficial temporal artery (which is located in front of the ear) causes small deflection on the spectral Doppler tracing. Rotate on the ECA origin to sample it longitudinally. Longitudinal brightness-mode view of carotid artery. CCA velocity < 50: low outflow state (i.e. The CCA peak systolic velocity should therefore be obtained before the beginning of the bulb, ideally 2 to 4 cm below. 1A, 1B), equal to the level of end diastole for type 2 waveforms (Fig. What is normal ICA? Hemodynamically significant stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is usually diagnosed by elevated velocities in a region of luminal narrowing. Peak systolic velocities (PSV) were assessed with duplex ultrasound (DUS) at baseline, at 30 days, and at 12 and 24 months after . Cerebrovascular disease is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and results from carotid and vertebral stenosis in the setting of atherosclerotic disease. In addition, any benefit of a cerebrovascular screening study depends on the expected risk reduction of any intervention based on screening results. Along its course, it rapidly diminishes in size and as it does so, gives off various branches (see below). An ECA/CCA PSV ratio of 1.45 demonstrated a sensitivity of 73.7%, specificity of 66.7%, and an accuracy of 68.2%.In patients with ICA stenosis 50%, for the detection of ECA stenosis of 50%, an ECA PSV >179 cm/sec provided a sensitivity of 50%, specificity of 79.6%, and overall accuracy of 71.3%. The CCA peak systolic velocity should therefore be obtained before the beginning of the bulb, ideally 2 to 4 cm below. Secondary parameters such as elevated EDV in the ICA and elevated ICA/CCA PSV ratios further support the diagnosis of ICA stenosis if present. The pathology will usually be located between the CCA origin and vertebral origin. (Reprinted with permission from the Radiological Society of North America: Grant EG, Duerinckx AJ, El Saden S, etal. Ideally an angle of 0 degrees provides least error and greatest doppler shift. Note the smooth echogenic intimal surface. Documentation of direction of blood flow and appearance of the spectral waveform are important to ensure that blood flow direction is cephalad (toward the head) and maintained throughout the cardiac cycle. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is the alternative treatment for stenosis that became widely available after the year 2000. For 70% ICA stenosis or greater, but less than near occlusion: An internal to common carotid PSV ratio 4.0. Evidence from several multicenter trials using ultrasound criteria to enroll patients have demonstrated the need for strict protocol and quality control [5, 6]. Example of Sensitivity and Specificity for Internal Carotid Artery Peak Systolic Velocity Cut Points Corresponding to a 70% Diameter Stenosis. 2010;51(1):65-70. Blood flow velocities can therefore be artificially elevated as the blood flows into and out of the curved segment. Objective: The external carotid artery (ECA) serves as a major collateral pathway for ophthalmic and cerebral artery blood supply. The pulsatile contour of Doppler waveforms can be used to distinguish the ICA and ECA. Unable to process the form. Previous studies have shown the importance of internal carotid plaque characterization (see Chapter 6 ). Slovut DP, Romero JM, Hannon KM, Dick J, Jaff MR. The external carotid artery suppliesa high resistance vascular bed, while the internal carotid artery supplies the brain which has a low resistance vascular bed. Your CME credits are available at any time in your Online CME Control Panel. Criteria may vary slightly by institution. Utilization of multiple criteria may prevent errors in interpretation based on a single measurement. ANS: B. Several studies showed that the average PSV and ICA/CCA PSV ratio rise in direct proportion to the severity of stenosis as determined by angiography. ICA = internal carotid artery. Appearance of plaques Ulcerated (will see flow within plaque) - very dangerous Soft Calcified (hyperechoic) Hypoechoic (isoechoic to lumen on grayscale, seen only on color doppler) 4. The ACAS (Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study) also showed a reduction in incident stroke for asymptomatic patients with 60% or more stenotic lesions but, like the moderate range of stenoses in the NACSET, there was only a 5.8% reduction over 5 years. The difficulty in estimating the exact location of the plaque-free lumen of the proximal ICA introduced a great degree of interobserver error in estimating the degree of ICA stenosis. These transverse ultrasound images show the difference in ICA-bulb vs ECA at the bifurcation and then approximately 1cm further distal. Our data on 707 normal or stenotic ECA nevertheless showed that the systolic peak velocity of the normal ECA (vpECA) and its ratio to the systolic velocity of the CCA (vpECA/vpCCA) are higher than vpICA and vpICA/vpCCA. The degree to which the carotid arteries widen at the carotid bulb varies from one individual to another. The vessel coming off of the common carotid artery (CCA) must be the external carotid artery (ECA) because it has a "side branch". Although ultrasound plaque can be visualized and qualitatively analyzed using duplex ultrasound, vessel diameter measurement can be subjective and may often underestimate degree of stenosis. Singapore Med J. Caution: The temporal tap maneuver is not always reliable as deflection waves can sometimes also be seen in the internal carotid artery. Blood flow velocities in the ipsilateral ECA increase significantly after CAS but not after CEA. Ultrasound of Normal Common Carotid artery (CCA). JAMA. Cerebrovascular duplex ultrasound for carotid disease is a powerful tool that has become an invaluable resource in the decision making process. Perform rapid successive taps. Therefore, if the CCA velocity for the ratio is obtained from the proximal portion of the artery, the ratio may be low, potentially causing an underestimation of the degree of stenosis based on this parameter. If there is the suggestion of retrograde vertebral artery flow, examine the subclavian artery for a tight stenosis or occlusion that could result in subclavian steal syndrome. normal ICA PSV is <125 cm/sec and no plaque or intimal thickening is visible sonographically additional criteria include ICA/CCA PSV ratio <2.0 and ICA EDV <40 cm/sec <50% ICA stenosis ICA PSV is <125 cm/sec and plaque or intimal thickening is visible sonographically additional criteria include ICA/CCA PSV ratio <2.0 and ICA EDV <40 cm/sec A, This transverse video shows the zone of flow reversal (blue; arrow) in the proximal internal carotid artery (ICA) at peak systole. Pellerito J, Polak JF. THere will always be a degree of variation. 24. FIGURE 7-2 Off-axis view of the carotid wall. To decrease interobserver error, the NASCET and ACAS investigators adopted a different method: comparing the smallest residual luminal diameter with the luminal diameter of the normal ICA distal to the stenosis ( Fig. Positive correlation between plaque location and low oscillating shear stress. Ultrasound of Normal carotid bifurcation. The diagnosis of stenotic disease affecting other parts of the carotid system may be clinically important and will also be discussed. CHF) CCA velocity >100: hyperdynamic (i.e. Take Doppler samples in the proximal and distal segments and anywhere else that pathology or an altered waveform is detected. In the current study, the researchers sought to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound examination in patients with suspected GCA. FIGURE 7-3 Anatomy of the carotid bifurcation; intima-media thickness (IMT) protocol. 3.5B) (14,15). Angiography was the initial diagnostic test of choice for cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disease. 7.1 ). Emergency and Critical Care US Essentials, Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound Essentials, MSK Ultrasound Foot & Ankle BachelorClass, MSK Ultrasound Guided Injections MasterClass, Neonatal and Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass, 8. For this reason, the carotid examination should be conducted after the patient has been at rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Return to alongitudinalplane of the CCA and angle the beam postero-laterally to visualise the vertebral artery. This should not be mistaken for spectral broadening secondary to pathology. Standring S (editor). The ICA is a muscular artery with parallel walls and lies just above the carotid artery sinus. The flow . Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. 2012. 8.3 How can color Doppler help to distinguish the internal from the external artery. The lines define the location where IMT measurements are made in one of the protocols used in epidemiologic studies. This invasive study provided anatomic definition of any lesions but required selective catheterization of the great vessels and predisposed patients to risks of periprocedural stroke, contrast nephropathy, and access site complications. You may also have this test to see if you're a good candidate for angioplasty or to check blood . This layer is responsible for most of the structural strength and stiffness of the artery. Barnett HJ, Taylor DW, Eliasziw M, et al. The external carotid artery has systolic velocities higher than the internal carotid artery, and its waveform is characterized by a sharp rise in flow velocity during systole with a rapid decline toward the baseline and finally return to diminished diastolic flow. Blood flow signals are not as strong as at peak systole. All three layers can be visualized on ultrasound images (Figure 7-1). 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