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A Doppler ultrasound exam measures blood flow through your arteries and veins. Find information on what to expect during the test and what the results mean.
Our research team asked a simple question: could we turn a routine ultrasound scan into a quick, reliable way to measure ...
An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low — 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...
Learn about the causes of leg ulcers. This article also discusses risk factors, ways to prevent leg ulcers, and more.
Currently, doctors use ultrasound to measure blood flow in the body. Doppler effect, just like bats! But it can't detect flow in the small, slow-moving ...
There are two major types of circulation problems: restrictions in the blood flow going to an area (arterial), and away from it (venous).
Q. Please tell me where a Doppler test is performed and how much it would cost. My husband has been told he needs this test due to severe problems with leg veins and a testicle. –D.F. Hudson ...
Dear Dr. Roach: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low — 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...