1.Digital tapping of superficial temporal arteryto distinguish ECA from ICA
2. Tap transmitted only to ECA in 40-50%
3.When ECA and ICA both had tap, ECA tapstronger in 74%
4.Likelihood of ICA with tap decreases withincreasing severity of ICA stenosis
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