A Doppler (Upper Arm Ultrasound) ultrasound may be recommended by your doctor if you have decreased blood flow in your legs, arms, or neck. Reduced blood flow can be caused by an arterial obstruction, a blood clot, or a blood vessel lesion.
Upper Extremity Ultrasounds are used to assess blood flow through major veins in the arms.
This test is used to diagnose:
• A thrombophlebitis is a vein of irritation caused by a blood clot close to the skin's surface.
• A constriction and hardening of the arteries supplying the legs and feet.
• Thrombosis obliterans is a rare condition that causes swelling of the hands and feet.
• Arm or leg vascular tumours
A water-soluble gel is applied to a transducer, a handheld device. This device emits high-frequency sound waves that are directed at the artery or veins being tested. Blood pressure cuffs can be wrapped around various parts of the body, such as the thigh, calf, ankle, and various points along the arm.
A Doppler ultrasound is a painless, non-invasive procedure that does not expose you to any harmful radiation. This test poses no risks, and most people experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.
An Upper Arm Ultrasound is typically performed in a hospital's radiology department or an outpatient imaging facility. So, for the best services and reliable results, schedule your test at Ganesh Diagnostic in Yamuna Vihar.