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El paciente debe permanecer recostado en una camilla,
sin sacarse la ropa, sólo durante unos minutos,
que es el tiempo que requiere la prueba.
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Es un procedimiento indoloro y no invasivo.
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Utiliza tecnología ultrasónica para crear
imágenes de la arteria carótida.
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Note:
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Contrary to other techniques, is important to
highlight that this study does not expose the
patient to:
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Radiation
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Needles
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Contrast agents and related substances
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Any other effort.
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Image processing:
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The obtained images are processed in our Lab. in L.A.
(USA). They are studied and related with the patient
risk factors; after that the patient´s heart attack
or stroke risk is estimated.
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Results:
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Fivwe days later, the IMTHeartScan™
report is sent. This report includes a risk assessment
in order to the next scale.
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Explain:
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Once the patient has the IMTHeartScan™
report , he/she must show it to his/her physician for
giving the correct explanation.
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