Ultrasound duplex scanning – Doppler ultrasound

Description Doppler ultrasound

Ultrasonography uses sound waves to produce images on the screen of organs and structures, inside the body. Ultrasound duplex scanning It allows us to study blood flow in the veins of the hands or feet.

Reasons for Doppler ultrasound

Ultrasound duplex scanning can be used for the following purposes:

• To determine the cause of the following symptoms in the hands or feet:
  • Pain;
  • Tumor;
  • Fever limb;
  • Bulging veins;
• For the diagnosis of these disorders:
  • Blood clot, such as deep vein thrombosis;
  • Disorders of veins.

How is the Doppler ultrasound?

Preparation for the procedure

For this test does not require any special preparation.

Procedure Doppler ultrasound

You will be asked to lie down on the couch. On the skin of the hand or leg veins in the study applied a special gel, which helps spread the ultrasonic waves.

Ultrasound machine has a hand tool, called sensor, which looks like a microphone or wand. The ultrasound machine has a tool, called sensor, which looks like a microphone or a short stick. The sensor is applied to the skin at the site of gel. It sends sound waves into the body. The waves are reflected from body organs and fed back to the transmitter. Echo are converted to images, which are displayed on the screen. The doctor examines the blood flow image on the screen and, if necessary, can take pictures.

Vras can put pressure on the skin sensor, for, to better see the vein and to check the change in blood flow at the pressure on them.

After ultrasonic duplex scanning

After the test, you will be able to do daily activities.

How long will the ultrasound duplex scanning?

The length of the test varies depending on the condition of blood vessels. In most cases, Doppler ultrasound will take 15-45 minutes.

Doppler ultrasound – Will it hurt?

The test is not painful. You may feel some mild discomfort while pressing the sensor on an arm or leg.

The results of ultrasonic duplex scanning

Radiologist, cardiologist or vascular surgeon will examine pictures. Based on these data the doctor will recommend treatment and further testing.

Contact your doctor after Doppler ultrasound

After returning home, you need to see a doctor in the following cases:

• Symptoms persist or worsen;
• Develop new disease symptoms.