The purpose of a Doppler ultrasound is to check blood flow. Doctors use the findings to help determine whether there is a blockage, narrowing, or leakage in a blood vessel. Healthcare professionals ...

In this issue of CMAJ, Cnossen and colleagues16 report the results of their systematic review and meta-analysis of studies in which Doppler assessment of the uterine arteries was used to predict ...

Leg ulcers are slow-healing wounds that usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle. It is estimated that about 1 million or 2% of adults in the UK have a leg ulcer (Guest et al.

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in men after myocardial infarction (MI) and is associated with poorer quality of life and systemic vascular disease. Previous studies have primarily ...

Ultrasound imaging isn’t just about moving a probe—it’s about understanding the physics that make every pixel possible. From wave mechanics to Doppler concepts, mastering these principles helps ...

VOL: 99, ISSUE: 42, PAGE NO: 62 Deborah Ruff, RGN, is vascular nurse specialist, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham An ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a simple non-invasive method of ...