Dear Doctors: I had a carotid ultrasound that shows 0% stenosis on both the right and left sides. Does that mean no plaque was seen? Also, is there any gold-standard test for heart health, such as the carotid ultrasound I had?
Dear Reader: At this time, there is no single test or tool that can assess heart health.
This is because the cardiovascular system is complex and many factors can affect it. W…