Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or legFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
There are no risks specifically associated with this procedure. Special considerations: Cigarette smoking may alter the results of this test, because nicotine can cause the arteries in the extremities to constrict. Quitting smoking significantly lowers the risk of problems with the heart and circulatory system. Most smoking-related deaths are caused by cardiovascular problems, not lung cancer.
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