What is a Color Doppler test?
Color Doppler is a non-invasive ultrasound test wherein colours are superimposed on an image of a blood vessel which helps indicate the speed & direction of blood flow in the vessel.
What is a Color Doppler test used for?
The Color Doppler test enables doctors to watch and evaluate blood flow through arteries & veins in different parts of the human body like the abdomen, arms, legs, neck & brain or within internal organs like the liver or kidneys.
In a pregnant woman, this test can be used to assess blood flow in the unborn baby to check the health of the fetus. This is completely safe as Color Doppler is a non-invasive imaging test with zero risk of radiation exposure.
What are the benefits of Color Doppler test?
Following are the major benefits of the Color Doppler test:
- Offers a visual overview of blood flow within the vessel or heart
- Helps evaluate flow direction & velocity
- Assists in the rapid identification of vessels, valves and turbulent flow
What are the uses of Color Doppler test?
Main uses of the Color Doppler test include:
- Helps assess blood flow after a stroke or other conditions that cause impaired blood flow
- Assists in discovering the presence & amount of arterial plaques and associated turbulent flow
- Helps monitor blood flow to key organs like the heart, kidney, liver, pancreas, etc
How to prepare for the Color Doppler test?
Preparation for the Color Doppler test comprises:
- In case of an abdominal scan, you may be asked to have a low-fibre diet for a day prior to the test, to ensure minimal gas in the gut
Conclusion
To sum up, the Color Doppler test is a crucial tool for diagnosing conditions and heart problems that reduce or restrict the blood flow in the heart.
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