Doppler ultrasound of the arteries- Indications

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THE DOPPLER ULTRASOUND OF THE ARTERIES

- Functioning principles of the Doppler ultrasound
- Concrete achievement
- Results
- Indications

INDICATIONS

The main indications for the achievement of a Doppler ultrasound of the arteries are as follows:

- Research of a stricture;

- Research of an obstacle preventing the passage of blood;

- Analysis of the walls of the arteries;

- Implementation of a preoperative check-up before a by-pass for example;

But first of all, the information brought by the clinical exam achieved by your physician or the occurrence of some symptoms do justify the achievement of the arterial Doppler ultrasound.

File last reviewed on dec 18, 2011

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