What is Doppler ultrasound for?

Expert answer:

O Doppler ultrasound is used to evaluate organs, structures, tissues, the vascular blood flow which irradiates the region under analysis.

Ultrasound with Doppler is an ultrasound performed in the same way as the others, but with an additional one that allows the visualization of the blood flow of the determined place analyzing the irrigation and blood permeability.

Doppler ultrasound can be performed in various regions of the body: thyroid, kidneys, breasts, carotid, scrotal sac, abdomen, heart, etc.

In the area of ​​obstetrics, for example, Doppler ultrasound is used to evaluate the direction and amount of blood flow to the fetus, thus allowing the analysis of the blood circulation in the uterine and fetal vessels, in addition to detecting possible changes in the placenta .

Perform the exams requested by the health professional and return in the consultation after the result for the proper evaluation.