A painless, 30-minute carotid duplex ultrasound performed at your home in Bath by an ARDMS-certified cardiovascular sonographer. We evaluate blood flow, plaque buildup, and stenosis in the carotid arteries that supply your brain — the same hospital-grade imaging, without the hospital. Board-certified cardiologist report delivered within 24–48 hours.
Clinical Indications
A carotid duplex ultrasound is the primary screening tool for stroke prevention. It evaluates blood flow through the carotid arteries — the two major vessels in your neck that supply your brain. If you have experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), dizziness, one-sided weakness, slurred speech, or sudden vision changes, a carotid duplex is typically one of the first studies your physician will order. It detects plaque buildup, stenosis (narrowing), and turbulent blood flow that can precede a full stroke — often long before symptoms appear.
Even without symptoms, patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a history of smoking, or a family history of stroke are at elevated risk for carotid artery disease. The American Heart Association recommends screening for patients with multiple vascular risk factors. A carotid duplex can detect carotid artery stenosis ranging from mild plaque to critical narrowing — findings that directly inform whether medical management, lifestyle changes, or surgical intervention is warranted.
Bath residents have limited options for carotid duplex imaging without entering the hospital system. The nearest hospital-based labs are at Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick) — both requiring a physician referral, insurance pre-authorization, and often a multi-week wait for scheduling.
What We're Looking For
Identifies atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries — the primary cause of stroke. Even early-stage plaque is clinically significant and warrants monitoring.
Measures how much the artery has narrowed. Graded from mild (<50%) to severe (>70%) — the threshold where surgical intervention is typically considered.
Elevated velocities indicate turbulent flow through a narrowed segment. Peak systolic velocity is the key metric for grading stenosis severity.
Evaluates blood flow in the vertebral arteries at the back of the neck — a secondary but important pathway supplying the brain.
The thickness of the arterial wall lining. Increased IMT is an early marker of atherosclerosis before visible plaque develops.
Confirms blood is flowing in the correct direction. Reversed flow can indicate a significant blockage upstream or downstream.
Why BlackPoint
Bath residents have limited options for carotid duplex imaging without entering the hospital system. The nearest hospital-based labs are at Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick) — both requiring a physician referral, insurance pre-authorization, and often a multi-week wait for scheduling.
BlackPoint is different. You book directly — no referral, no insurance friction. Our sonographer, Emanuel Papadakis, RDCS, RVT, performs every scan personally with twenty years of cardiovascular imaging experience. He arrives at your home in Bath with a Mindray diagnostic ultrasound system — the same platform used in accredited hospital labs — and performs a comprehensive carotid duplex in approximately 30 minutes.
Every study is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist who delivers a written clinical report in plain language within 24–48 hours. The cost is $397 flat — no surprise bills, no facility charges, no insurance games. HSA and FSA accepted.
How It Works
Choose your scan and pick a time. No physician referral needed. Same-week appointments typically available for Bath.
Emanuel, RDCS, RVT, arrives with a Mindray diagnostic ultrasound system. The scan takes approximately 30 minutes and is completely painless — no needles, no radiation, no preparation required.
A board-certified cardiologist reviews your images and delivers a detailed, plain-language report. Clear findings, clear next steps.
Is This Scan Right For You?
You do not need to be symptomatic to benefit from a carotid duplex. Many patients with significant carotid artery disease have no symptoms until a stroke occurs. Consider scheduling if any of the following apply to you:
Local Coverage · Sagadahoc County
BlackPoint provides mobile carotid duplex ultrasounds throughout the Bath corridor and surrounding Sagadahoc County communities. Year-round and seasonal residents welcome.
Full Service Menu
In addition to carotid duplex ultrasound, BlackPoint offers a full range of cardiovascular and vascular ultrasound screenings — all mobile, all $397, all cardiologist-reviewed.
Heart ultrasound — evaluates pumping strength, valve function, and chamber size.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm detection — especially important for men over 65 with smoking history.
DVT and venous insufficiency screening from groin to calf.
Peripheral artery disease screening — evaluates circulation in your legs.
Blood flow to kidneys — critical for patients with resistant hypertension or diabetes.
Learn More
A detailed look at what a carotid duplex reveals — plaque, stenosis, and stroke risk factors.
Understand the numbers, abbreviations, and findings in your cardiologist report.
Two completely different tests. Here’s what each one measures and when you need which.
Fully mobile to Bath and Sagadahoc County. No referral. $397 per scan, all-inclusive. Cardiologist-reviewed results in 24–48 hours.
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