Color Doppler

Vascular Hemodynamics & Color Doppler Ultrasonography

Color Doppler Ultrasound is an advanced imaging modality that uses the Doppler effect to visualize and quantify the speed and direction of blood flow through arteries and veins. It plays a critical role in diagnosing circulatory disorders, blood clots, and vascular stenosis without ionizing radiation.

Common Color Doppler Studies Offered

• Carotid Doppler: Evaluation of carotid arteries in the neck to assess plaque buildup and stroke risk.

• Venous Doppler (Lower & Upper Limbs): Definitive diagnostic test for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), venous insufficiency, and varicose veins.

• Arterial Doppler (Limbs): Assessment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), arterial blockages, and intermittent claudication.

• Obstetric & Fetal Doppler: Monitoring umbilical and uterine blood flow to assess fetal growth and placental health.

• Renal Doppler: Evaluating renal artery stenosis in patients with refractory hypertension.

Testing Comfort & Reporting

The procedure is safe, painless, and performed using acoustic gel and a specialized vascular transducer. Comprehensive color velocity maps and spectral waveform reports are provided upon completion.