What is a Color Doppler Test?

  What is a Color Doppler test ? Color Doppler  is a non-invasive ultrasound test wherein colours are superimposed on an image of a blood vessel which helps indicate the speed & direction of blood flow in the vessel. What is a Color Doppler test used for? The  Color Doppler  test enables doctors to watch and evaluate blood flow through arteries & veins in different parts of the human body like the abdomen, arms, legs, neck & brain or within internal organs like the liver or kidneys. In a pregnant woman, this test can be used to assess blood flow in the unborn baby to check the health of the fetus. This is completely safe as  Color Doppler  is a non-invasive imaging test with zero risk of radiation exposure. What are the benefits of Color Doppler test? Following are the major benefits of the  Color Doppler  test: Offers a visual overview of blood flow within the vessel or heart Helps evaluate flow direction & velocity Assists in the...