Doppler Ultrasound

An arterial Doppler is often performed to evaluate blood flow in patients at risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD), which involves a narrowing of arteries in the legs or feet as a result of plaque build-up. While patients may not notice many symptoms, pain in the legs while exercising is often a sign of PAD. Doppler technology uses sound waves to detect blood flow and identify any differences in blood pressure within different areas of the arms and legs. It is a simple painless, non-invasive procedure where a probe is held over an artery, the ultrasound bounces off the arterial blood flow allowing us to determine any reduced blood flow of blockages.