Written by Angela Mills, BA, RVS
What’s wrong with this vascular image?
Modality: Carotid Duplex
View: Long axis CCA
![](https://www.cardioserv.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CCA-300x184.png)
Answer:
This image demonstrates prox CCA that was labeled and measured as a distal CCA.
Correct Technique:
- The Proximal CCA placement should be very low on the neck usually close to the collar bone
- The Distal should be no more than 1-2 cm from the bifurcation.
![](https://www.cardioserv.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/carotid-anatomy-300x175.jpg)
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK...
Feb
2017
Feb
2017
Feb
2017
Feb
2017
Feb
2017