Ultrasound of carotid arteries

Ultrasound is used to detect atherosclerotic plaques, narrowing and blockages in the carotid arteries.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE EXAMINATION?  

The examination is performed with the patient lying on the back with the head lowered in order to access the carotid arteries. If you are unable to lie horizontally with your head down, we will not be able to carry out the examination.  

MORE ABOUT EXAMINATION 

Your doctor will refer you for an examination if you are being treated for high blood pressure, have diabetes, high levels of fat in the blood (cholesterol, triglycerides), smoke or have had a stroke in the past. The examination also checks the success of interventions on the neck arteries (surgeries, so-called widening of veins, insertion of stents).  

As you have to lie with your head down during the examination, you may feel a little dizzy when you get up, so we will warn you to sit up slowly at first until the dizziness and light-headedness have passed. They usually last a few seconds and are the result of a change in body position.  

DURATION OF EXAMINATION  

 Ultrasound of the carotid arteries takes 5–10 min, depending on the extent of the disease.  

PREPARATION FOR THE EXAMINATION  

No special preparation is needed. You must remove your necklace and high-collared clothing before the examination.  

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Katja Šibli, MD

Katja Šibli, MD

Specialist in internal medicine

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Katja Šibli, MD

Katja Šibli, MD

Specialist in internal medicine

Specialist in internal medicine and subspecialist in angiology. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana in 2002 and passed the specialist exam in internal medicine with distinction in 2011. During her specialisation, she completed elective postgraduate training in angiology at the University of Milan and the practical part of her training at the AKH Vienna, Europe's largest general hospital. She passed the final examination in angiology in 2012 at the University of Milan and obtained the Europea Master of Angiology/Vascular Medicine title. In the same year, she passed the subspecialty examination in angiology of the European Union of Medical Specialists (CESMA-UEMS) and became a specialist in angiology and vascular medicine.  

She worked at Celje General Hospital from 2002 to 2023, where she was involved in the establishment of the Centre for Vascular Diseases, and for 2 years she was also the professional head of the internal medicine section of the Celje Urgent Care Centre. 

She regularly acquires her knowledge at national and international congresses in angiology, has completed a course in ultrasound diagnostics of vascular diseases at KBC Rebro in Zagreb, and regularly participates in international workshops in ultrasound diagnostics. 

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