编辑部医生:我经常收到建议进行颈动脉超声的邮件,我确实需要进行颈动脉超声检查吗?读者:张先生张先生:您好。除非遇到一定的警示信号,不然你可能不需要做这个检查。中风的主要危险因素是年龄、高血压、吸烟。颈动脉变窄可能促进血栓形成,导致流向大脑的血流受阻(缺血性中风)。 Editorial Department Doctor: I often receive emails suggesting carotid ultrasound. Do I really need carotid ultrasound? Reader: Mr. Zhang Mr. Zhang: Hello. Unless you encounter some warning signs, or you may not need to do this check. The main risk factors for stroke are age, high blood pressure, and smoking. Narrowing of the carotid artery may promote thrombus formation, resulting in blocked blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke).