Sonography of the carotid and cerebral arteries

Ultrasound of the carotid and cerebral arteries, also known among people as "SONO". It is a relatively widely used examination. It is non-invasive, or "bloodless", it does not hurt, there are no known side effects when performed routinely, and it can therefore be repeated freely. Ultrasound is used to determine the condition of the blood vessels that supply the brain tissue, both in the neck and directly in the brain. The examination is primarily used to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of a stroke. In the case of a minor degree of impairment, we usually use drug therapy; in the case of a significant narrowing of one of the arteries, it is possible to release it by surgery, bypass surgery or the insertion of a so-called stent, which "reinforces" the artery. A lesser used method is to monitor the arteries after bleeding under the meninges, when they often shrink spontaneously. At the Jihlava Neurology Department we perform this examination every day. After 1 pm there is a time for outpatients who are by appointment. Recommendations for ultrasound can be given by a specialist and a general practitioner by telephone appointment. No preparation at all is necessary for the examination, we would only appreciate it if you remove all neck jewellery beforehand. We work on modern equipment and our department also runs teaching courses for doctors from all over the country.

Doctors	MUDr. Miroslav Čarek MUDr. Marek Pernička Prim. MUDr. Ondřej Škoda, Ph.D.
Phone	+420 567 157 588
Nurses	Lenka Valentová Marie Digrínová
Office hours	Monday: 13:30 – 15:00 Tuesday: 10:00 – 12:00 Wednesday: 13:30 – 15:00 Thursday: 13:30 – 15:00 Friday: 13:30 – 15:00
Where to find us	Block E, 5th floor