Evaluation of Ct Scan Brain Andextracranial Carotid Doppler Findings In Ischemic Stroke Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Background: Stroke remains the second leading cause of death worldwide, after ischemic heart disease.Early diagnosis and treatment is necessary to prevent mortality and morbidity. CT and MRI are major imaging modalities for diagnosis. Carotid atherosclerosis remains an important cause of ischemic stroke.Dopplersonography of the carotid arteries is an important and inexpensive modality for diagnosing Carotid atherosclerosis. Aim: To evaluate CT scan brain and extracranial carotid doppler findings in ischemic stroke patients with Diabetes Mellitus.