Glossary

Doppler

Doppler

Also: Dopplersonographie, Duplexsonographie

The Doppler examination is a special form of ultrasound with which blood flow in vessels and in the heart can be made visible and audible. It helps to detect narrowed areas, blockages or backflow.

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