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Health Encyclopedia: Duplex/Doppler Ultrasound Exam Of Extremity, Vascular Ultrasound

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Definition

A duplex ultrasound is a test to see how blood moves through your arteries and veins.

See also:

• Carotid duplex ultrasound
• Doppler ultrasound of the arms or the legs

Alternative Names

Vascular ultrasound; Peripheral vascular ultrasound

How the test is performed

The test combines traditional ultrasound with Doppler ultrasonography. Regular ultrasound uses sound waves that bounce off blood vessels to create pictures. Doppler ultrasound records sound waves reflecting off moving objects, such as...

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