Imaging and blood markers together
Stroke risk depends on what’s happening in your arteries and in your blood. This bundle combines a carotid Doppler scan, which looks directly at the arteries supplying your brain, with a blood pressure check and blood tests for cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation and homocysteine.
You’ll get your scan findings on the day and your blood results within 1–3 days, giving you and your GP a clear picture of your risk and what to work on.
What’s included
- Carotid Doppler ultrasound (plaque and narrowing check)
- Blood pressure check
- Full lipid profile: total, HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
- HbA1c (diabetes screening)
- hs-CRP (inflammation marker)
- Homocysteine (vascular and clot risk marker)
Who it’s for
- Adults over 50
- Smokers or people with diabetes
- High blood pressure or cholesterol
- Anyone wanting proactive stroke and cardiovascular screening
How to prepare
- Wear a top that leaves your neck easy to reach.
- You don’t need to fast.
Stroke & Carotid Risk Bundle: your questions
Who should consider a stroke risk check?
Adults over 50, smokers, and anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of stroke.
Information on this page is general and doesn’t replace advice from your GP, midwife or consultant. If you feel unwell or are worried about symptoms, contact your GP, call NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999.
