A painless 30-minute carotid duplex ultrasound performed at your Gorham home by a cardiovascular sonographer (RDCS, RVT). We evaluate plaque, blood flow, and stenosis in the arteries that supply your brain. Board-certified cardiologist report in 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, or sudden vision changes, a carotid duplex is typically among the first studies ordered. It detects plaque buildup, stenosis, and turbulent blood flow that can precede a full stroke.
Gorham residents who want carotid imaging through the hospital system typically must wait four to eight weeks at Maine Medical Center or Mercy Hospital. BlackPoint eliminates that wait — no referral, same-week availability, and a scan at our Falmouth imaging center or at your home off Route 25 or 114.
Emanuel Papadakis, RDCS, RVT, performs every scan personally with over twenty years of cardiovascular imaging experience. 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 in Falmouth — no surprise bills, HSA and FSA accepted.
What We’re Looking For
Identifies atherosclerotic plaque in the carotid arteries — the primary cause of stroke.
Measures arterial narrowing from mild (<50%) to severe (>70%), the threshold where surgical intervention is considered.
Elevated velocities indicate turbulent flow through a narrowed segment — the key metric for grading stenosis.
Evaluates blood flow in the vertebral arteries — a secondary pathway supplying the brain.
Increased IMT is an early marker of atherosclerosis before visible plaque develops.
Reversed flow can indicate a significant blockage upstream or downstream.
Is This Scan Right For You?
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BlackPoint provides carotid duplex throughout Cumberland County and the Route 25 corridor.
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DVT and venous insufficiency evaluation from groin to calf.
Peripheral artery disease evaluation — evaluates circulation in your legs.
Blood flow to kidneys — critical for patients with resistant hypertension or diabetes.
BlackPoint Diagnostics offers carotid ultrasound throughout Gorham and Greater Portland. Book our Falmouth imaging center — no hospital visit or referral needed. Call (207) 409-7797 or book online.
$397 flat in Falmouth — all-inclusive. No hidden fees. Cardiologist report delivered within 24–48 hours.
No referral is needed. BlackPoint accepts self-pay patients directly. You can book your study without waiting for a physician referral.
A carotid duplex evaluates the arteries supplying blood to the brain. It detects plaque buildup, arterial narrowing (stenosis), turbulent blood flow, and unstable plaque that could cause a stroke.
Adults over 55 with risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking history, or family history of stroke. Also indicated after a TIA or if your doctor has detected a carotid bruit.
On-site to Gorham and surrounding towns. No referral. $397 per scan in Falmouth, $597 on-site, all-inclusive. Cardiologist-reviewed results in 24–48 hours.
Or call (207) 409-7797