This screening uses ultrasound to look inside your carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque. Excess plaque build in your carotid arteries can restrict the flow of blood to your brain and cause a stroke. 

How the screening is performed:
You will be asked to lie on your back on the examination table. The Sonographer will then apply some gel to your neck and use a transducer to create images of your carotid arteries in order to assess the rate of blood flow within them.