Definitions for "Doppler ultrasound"
A method of using high frequency sound waves to detect blood clots.
A radiological study used to see blood flowing through vessels; especially used immediately after liver transplant to make sure the blood is flowing to the new organ. The procedure is painless; however, some children need to be sedated.
Doppler ultrasound is used early in high-risk pregnancies to evaluate blood flow through the fetus's umbilical artery. Its ultrasonic waves shift in frequency, allowing it to measure velocity.
a non-invasive study which can help to measure the degree of stenosis of the carotid arteries