Severe Pain Due To Inadequate Blood Flow To The Myocardium
Blood flow studies
Definition:Blood flow studies measure blood flow and pressure.
Alternative Names:Duplex/Doppler ultrasound
How the test is performed:There are different methods for performing blood flow studies.
A duplex study uses Doppler ultrasound to measure blood flow through arteries or veins. Clothing is removed from the area being tested. A probe with a conductive gel (like vasoline) on the tip is placed on various points along the blood vessel in question. The...
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