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Complementary diagnostic method to ultrasound for studying blood flow in arteries and veins.

Context

This exam is usually performed in the following situations:

to exclude thrombophlebitis.
to diagnose varicose veins or venous insufficiency in the legs.
to detect narrowing of the arteries of the lower limbs, neck…
to find an aortic aneurysm.
to detect narrowing of the renal arteries as part of the assessment of hypertension.

Veins and arteries of the limbs ⇒ no preparation
Neck arteries (carotid and vertebral) ⇒ no preparation.
Abdominal arteries, aorta, renal arteries ⇒ fasting for 4 hours prior to the exam!

Duration of the exam: 10 to 20 minutes

+ This ultrasound exam is harmless.