Yes I close my eyes and they put it on your eyes and get reading through there as well.
The doc called a hour after I left to tell me that there was a high velocity of blood flow, it was flowing very fast in the brain! He said that was a indicator that I was having a migraine and I told him I was not.
I'm having blood vessel issues from a pervious surgery which puts me a risk for stroke.
WOW Jen..ur eyes?
I figured some type of gel would be used...
Sorry, I am not understanding ur last paragraph-The NL called 1 hour after my test to tell me that I have a very high velocity rate of blood flow which told him I was having a migraine, I told him I was not and that I'm at risk for stroke.
"selma"
I just wanted to share my input on this after the fact....
This really reminded me of a ultrasound! I left with gel all over my hair! They geled my temples, back of head near my neck and did my eyes!
The NL called 1 hour after my test to tell me that I have a very high velocity rate of blood flow which told him I was having a migraine, I told him I was not and that I'm at risk for stroke.
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Huh? Thanks! I was wondering why he wanted it done ATFER the fact and what it would tell him with my pressure headaches!
I had a blood vessel all tangled up in my frontal few years back and the wall got weak and was slowly leaking, so reading about this I"m guessing he is ordering it for that more then for Chiari!
I still want the pressure off my ears taking care off!
heffez uses it during his surgery too....just didn't remember what it was called till now! lol!
My NS at TCI had one done while my surgery was going on...called doplar mapping...Dr B at TCI has developed this technique to be done during surgery.So it appears doplar is has many uses outside helping track rain.....
Thanks Lizzy for the in depth explanation : )
It's NOT painful at all. Just thought you might wanna know that too. :)
i had one in wi after my surgery because of leg pain...wouldn't let me fly without it! not a big deal...just a sonogram, basically.
A Doppler test uses ultrasonic waves to assess the movement of blood through the blood vessels. It is used as a preventative measure for conditions such as stroke. The Doppler test usually used on the major veins and arteries of the legs, arms and neck. It is also used to locate blood clots that, if they break loose, can be fatal.
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During a Doppler test, a device is held over the skin. This device sends and picks up sound waves. The movement of the blood causes changes in pitch. However, when the blood is not moving, this pitch does not change. When there is something solid in the bloodstream, such as a blood clot, the sound wave will bounce off of it. This information is fed into a computer, which then prints a photo or a graph.
Types
There are four types of Doppler tests. The continuous wave Doppler checks for the changes in pitch. This type is done via a portable machine and can produce quick results. The Duplex Doppler produces a picture of not only the blood vessels but organs surrounding the test site. The Color Doppler produces a picture of the speed and direction of the blood flow. The newest test is the Power Doppler which is the most powerful. It produces photos of bloods vessels inside of organs.
Benefits
Besides blockages in the blood vessels, a Doppler test can be used to tell a pregnant mother about the health of her baby, such as the blood flow in the placenta and umbilical cord. It is also used to evaluate varicose veins, check levels of arterial plaque and monitor people have already had a stroke. Doppler tests are also commonly used for people afflicted with sickle-cell anemia.
The Test
Your physician will ask you to abstain from nicotine use for a few hours before the test since nicotine causes the constriction of blood vessels and may mar test results. A Doppler is performed by a radiologist or a sonographer. The doctor will usually ask you to remove most of your clothes for the test. The doctor will apply gel to the area of the body they are examining. The test usually lasts a half hour to an hour.
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Read more: What Is a Doppler Test? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5148019_doppler-test.html#ixzz13kvIpIjb
I should add, my decompression was 11/09 and i went to nl for pressure pain! He agreed it's not a sinus thing and going to a ENT would be silly!