Doppler Exams

A Doppler is a high-powered stethoscope that uses low-intensity ultrasound to determine blood flow, direction and speed in arteries or veins. We use our Doppler to perform the evaluations listed below.

• Peripheral Arterial Evaluation (PAE) – Doppler is used to detect Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the arteries of the extremities and to confirm the success of angioplasty.
• PAE with Exercise – Doppler is used to examine the arteries of the extremities
  as a patient walks on a treadmill.
• Ankle/Brachial Index (ABI) – This abbreviated form of the PAE measures
  blood pressures in the ankles and arms for comparison. It often accompanies bypass graft imaging.