Doppler Heart Monitor?
This test uses
How the test is performed
The test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department or in a peripheral vascular lab.
To examine the veins:
A water-soluble gel is placed on a handheld device called a transducer, which directs the high-frequency sound waves to the artery or veins being tested.
To examine the arteries:
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