Dopplerography (DUPLEX) of the head and neck blood vessels
Doppler examination of the head and neck blood vessels is an ultrasound examination that allows the assessment of blood flow in the arteries and veins. This method is based on the Doppler effect, which allows visualizing blood movement, measuring blood flow speed, and detecting possible abnormalities, such as vascular narrowing or blockage.
Doppler ultrasound examination is recommended in the following cases:
- If you have headaches or migraines
- To assess the risk of stroke or other vascular diseases
- If you have chronic diseases, such as hypertension or diabetes
- Suspected atherosclerosis or other circulatory disorders
- After head or neck injuries
Advantages of Doppler ultrasound examination:
- Painless and safe: The procedure is non-invasive, requires no preparation, and causes no discomfort.
- Information about vascular condition: Allows detecting atherosclerosis, thrombi, aneurysms, and other pathologies.
- Diagnosis and prevention: Used for disease diagnosis as well as preventive examinations, especially for people with risk factors.
At the Grand Medical Medical Center, this procedure is performed by the experienced cardiologist Galina Blumentale. You can book an appointment with her by filling out the application form below or clicking the Piearsta.lv button (authorization through the www.piearsta.lv portal), or by calling us at 255 89 505.
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Useful Information
We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about Dopplerography. We hope that the answers will be useful to you and help you better prepare for your visit to our clinic.
1. Stroke prevention: If you are at high risk of stroke, for example, if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.
2. Headaches and dizziness: If you frequently experience headaches, dizziness, or numbness in your extremities.
3. Historical vascular problems: If you have had vascular diseases or heart attacks.
4. Signs of atherosclerosis: If there are suspicions of atherosclerosis or other circulatory disorders.
5. Injuries: After head or neck injuries, to assess the condition of the blood vessels.
6. Preventive examinations: If you are over 40 years old, once a year, or if you have risk factors (smoking, overweight).
Dopplerography is completely harmless and painless, and can also be performed on pregnant women and children. If necessary, this procedure can be performed multiple times, as it has no negative impact on the body. If the patient has a chronic vascular disease, they should take the previously prescribed medications as usual before and after the examination. No special preparation is required for this procedure.
The examination itself usually takes 15-20 minutes. However, it is advisable to arrive at the medical center at least 10 minutes before the appointment to register. After that, the doctor will examine you, and you can prepare for the examination. The total visit time could be approximately 30 minutes. Don’t forget to bring an identification document, such as an ID card or passport.
Bring any previous examinations or test results, if available, so the doctor can review your medical history.
Brachiocephalic – Transcranial (neck and head) blood vessel Dopplerography (DUPLEX) €95
If you have any additional questions or uncertainties, please call us at +371 255 89 505, and we will answer your questions.