The duplex/doppler ultrasound test examines the blood flow in the
major arteries and veins in the arms and legs. The test uses duplex
ultrasonagraphy to visualize the blood flow and doppler
ultrasonagraphy provides an audio means to hear the blood flow.
This test is done as an alternative to arteriography and venography
and may help diagnose abnormalities in an artery or vein.
Review Date: 05/23/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III., MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. 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)
