Category | Ultrasound |
Color Doppler is a specialized ultrasound technique used to visualize blood flow within the body's blood vessels and organs. It works by detecting the movement of red blood cells and assigning colors to represent the direction and speed of blood flow. By overlaying color onto conventional ultrasound images, Color Doppler provides additional information about vascular structures, helping to assess blood flow patterns, detect abnormalities such as blockages or narrowing of blood vessels, and diagnose conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, arterial stenosis, or vascular malformations. This non-invasive procedure is commonly used in various medical specialties including cardiology, vascular surgery, obstetrics, and radiology to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.