Color Doppler of the Blood Vessels in the Extremities
Color Doppler of the Blood Vessels in the Extremities is a painless and non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses color Doppler ultrasound technology to visualize and analyze the blood flow through the blood vessels in the upper (arms) and lower (legs) extremities.
This method uses the Doppler effect to show changes in the speed of blood flow through the blood vessels of various organs and allows doctors to assess vascular function, identify possible problems, such as narrowing or blockages in blood vessels, and monitor the general health of circulation in the extremities.
Color Doppler of the Blood Vessels in the Extremities is performed using an ultrasound probe that is placed on the patient’s skin.
During the procedure, the doctor will monitor a screen that shows images of blood vessels and blood flow in color. Color Doppler allows visualization of the direction of blood flow – red usually indicates blood flow towards the probe, while blue indicates flow against the probe.
This procedure is often used to evaluate the condition of blood vessels in the extremities, especially in patients with symptoms such as pain, swelling, or changes in skin color, which may indicate a circulation problem.
It can also be used as part of the routine assessment of patients with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease.
Color Doppler of the Blood Vessels in the Extremities can indicate the occurrence of thrombosis, narrowing, and dilation of blood vessels, as well as other abnormalities in blood flow.
Who are the courses and trainings intended for?
Who are the courses and trainings intended for?
• General practitioners, residents, specialists, and subspecialists in various medical fields who want to gain basic and advanced knowledge and skills for independent performance of ultrasound and color Doppler diagnostics.
• Doctors trained to perform ultrasound and color Doppler examinations but unable to conduct a sufficient number of ultrasound examinations in daily practice to stay trained for routine ultrasound examinations.
• Experienced doctors who want to refresh their knowledge, receive a certificate, and earn points for license renewal.
