Jul 3, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off red blood cells that …

Aug 9, 2024 · Diagnosis To diagnose peripheral artery disease (PAD), a healthcare professional examines you. You are usually asked questions about your symptoms and medical history. If you …

Doppler signals during echocardiogram Example of variable cycle lengths and variable consecutive left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) pulsed-wave and aortic valve continuous-wave Doppler signals in a …

Jan 15, 2025 · Carotid (kuh-ROT-id) ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to look at blood flow through the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels on each side of the …

To determine the ankle-brachial index, a healthcare professional measures the blood pressure in an ankle and an arm. The ankle-brachial index can help check for peripheral artery disease, also called …

Dec 19, 2025 · Claudication may go undiagnosed because some people may think pain is a typical part of aging. Some people might become less active to avoid the pain. To diagnose claudication, a …

May 29, 2024 · Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Services are performing safe and successful ablation in patients using a novel energy source. The FDA-approved pulsed field ablation …

Jul 24, 2025 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). These clogged blood vessels increase the …

Nov 12, 2024 · This chamber is the heart's main pumping area. Doppler echocardiogram. Sound waves change pitch when they bounce off blood cells moving through the heart and blood vessels. These …

Doppler ultrasound. A healthcare professional may use a special ultrasound device to check blood flow at different points in your body. The test results show the speed of blood flow in the arteries. This can …