Nursing Central: Ultrasound, Venous Doppler, Extremity Studies

Ultrasound, Venous Doppler, Extremity Studies

General

Synonym/Acronym:
Venous duplex, venous sonogram, venous ultrasound.

Common Use:
To assess venous blood flow in the upper and lower extremities toward diagnosing disorders such as deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, causation of pulmonary embolism, varicose veins, and monitor the effects of therapeutic interventions.

Area Of Application:
Veins of the upper and lower extremities.

Contrast:
Done without contrast.

Ultrasound, Venous Doppler, Extremity Studies has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests

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