Colour Doppler

Color doppler test offers information about the speed and direction of blood flow. Your doctor can recommend that you undergo this test to check for blockages and clots. Note that conventional ultrasonography (normal ultrasound) doesn't show the direction of blood flow.

The Doppler test can convert acoustic waves into images. City Imaging has the best and most affordable colour doppler test price with accurate results, as we are using the latest technology based machine to conduct this test.

Reasons Why Doctors Recommend Colour Doppler Test

Here are some of the reasons to undergo a colour doppler test at City Imaging.

• Diagnosing blood clots
• Narrowed arteries
• Diagnose illnesses that affect your blood vessels in the abdomen
• Venous insufficiency and varicose veins
• Aneurysm
• Diagnosing defects in the valves of the heart
• Recognising bulging and blocked arteries

Doctors may also order colour doppler test for pregnant women. Your doctor may recommend a doppler scan if there is a complication related to your pregnancy. Also, the colour doppler test near me at City Imaging can show the growth of the foetus. Consult with us today.

How Does Colour Doppler Test Work?

The colour doppler ultrasound machine sends acoustic waves into your body. These waves bounce off from the moving blood cells to the probe. The doppler test machine analyses the change in pitch and the echo to identify blood flow. A colour doppler test can detect:

• Factors that are stopping blood flow in the vessels
• Blood moving in the wrong direction
• A colour doppler test can tell you how fast or slow the blood is moving

Preparing for a Colour Doppler Test - Things To Know

Preparing for a colour doppler test is relatively easy. A radiologist at our diagnostic centre will explain the procedure to you adequately. Here are some things to consider before undergoing a colour doppler test. 

• You are requested to get all your old records.
• You should quit using nicotine-based products at least two hours before the test. Nicotine narrows the blood vessels, which may affect the accuracy of the test.

For enquiries related to colour doppler ultrasound price, consult with us at the earliest. 

Things To Expect During A Colour Doppler Test

At City Imaging, we have trained sonographers who will conduct this test. Note that a colour doppler test typically takes 30 minutes to an hour. Here are the top things to expect during a colour doppler test.

• The sonographer will apply a small amount of gel to your skin. The gel will help the technician glide the small probe over the skin.
• The transducer will transmit acoustic waves through your skin and the body. The sound waves are higher in frequency, and you can’t hear them.
• The sound waves reflect off the moving blood cells.
• The transducer identifies the changes in the sound wave.
• We have advanced machines that record sound waves. These machines convert sound waves to images or graphs.

When Do Pregnant Women Need To Undergo A Colour Doppler Test?

At times, complications during pregnancy may force you to undergo a doppler scan. Here are certain conditions where you may need to undergo a colour doppler scan at City Imaging.

• You are carrying twins
• You have an existing illness
• Your foetus isn’t growing at a rapid pace or growth of the foetus
• You had a history of miscarriages in the past
• The baby’s movements are reduced in the foetus

A colour doppler test is a good alternative for angiography. It is entirely non-invasive and offers accurate details.

When Will You Get The Test Results?

We always try to provide test results sooner. The results of a colour doppler test may take a few hours. You can contact us to sort out any specific query during this time. We will always help you with the correct answers.

A colour doppler test is a safe and painless way for doctors to check the health status of your blood vessels. You can consult with us for colour doppler ultrasound for pregnancy.