Colour Doppler

What is a Colour Doppler?

Color Doppler is a technique in which colors are superimposed on an image of a blood vessel to indicate the speed and direction of blood flow in the vessel. A type of an ultrasound test, the Colour Doppler emits high frequency sounds into the body to create a picture on a monitor.

It is used to determine the presence of blood clots and for detecting blockages in the arteries.

How does it help?

  • It is non- invasive, cost effective and time effective
  • Detects blood flow problems with liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas
  • Can be used to access heart function

VOLUSON S10 EXPERT ULTRASOUND

  • A high-end and full-featured ultrasound system designed for general radiography use and specialized for OB/GYN with particular features for realtime 3D/4D acquisition with volume contrast imaging.
  • Equipped with advanced functionality and features which handles routine to complex cases with ease.
  • Offers enhanced imaging with special tools such as Speckle Reduction Imaging, Cross-X Beam CRI, HD-Flow and Dual-view, improving contrast resolution, boundary definition, blood flow detection, and anatomy visualization.
  • Highly sensitive Doppler technology with directional information with HD-Flow and HD live tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Color Doppler studies can help to examine the blood vessels and to evaluate blockages to blood flow, narrowing of blood vessels, certain tumors and vascular malformations.

It also help to evaluate reduced or absent blood flow and increased blood flow to various organs, such as the testes or ovary.

For Color Doppler study of abdomen you may be asked not to eat for 4 hours before your scan. For Color Doppler study of pregnancy or peripheral Doppler studies, no preparation is required.