Doppler ultrasonography examines the blood flow in the major
arteries and veins in the arms and legs with the use of ultrasound
(high-frequency sound waves that echo off the body). It may help
diagnose a blood clot, venous insufficiency, arterial occlusion
(closing), abnormalities in arterial blood flow caused by a
narrowing, or trauma to the arteries.
Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin M.D., Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, N.Y. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
