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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Which of the following is the correct follow-up protocol for a patient who has had PCTA of the carotid artery?
  1. Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging every 6 months
  2. Examination 1-week post-procedure to check neurological status, Doppler ultrasound every 3 to 6 months then every year, magnetic resonance imaging 3 months post-procedure
  3. Echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound 1 week post-procedure and then every 6 months
  4. Echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging at 1 week post-procedure and then every year
Explanation
Answer: B - The correct follow-up protocol for a patient who has had PCTA of the carotid artery includes an examination 1 week after the procedure to check neurological status. Additionally, Doppler ultrasound is performed every 3 to 6 months and then every year. Magnetic resonance imaging should be performed 3 months after the procedure, as well.
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