Color Doppler
Color Doppler
Color Doppler is a non-invasive ultrasound technique that uses color-coded images to show the speed and direction of blood flow: Color Doppler How it works Uses a computer to convert sound wave measurements into colors that indicate blood flow speed and direction What it can show Blood flow in the heart, arteries, veins, and solid tissues like heart walls What it can be used for Identifying vessels, valves, and turbulent flow, assessing flow direction and velocity, and more How its performed A device sends sound waves into your body, which bounce off your blood cells and organs and return to the device. The device turns the sound waves into images on a screen. How safe it is Very safe, painless, and does not use radiation How long it takes Usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes Color Doppler can be used in many clinical conditions, including: Ophthalmology To evaluate orbital vasculature and detect vascularization of orbital and ocular tumors Pregnancy To check for developmental abnormalities in the fetus at 10-12 weeks, and to analyze risks of intrauterine growth retraction at 31-40 weeks