A Transcranial Doppler is a ultrasound test of the brain vessels. It shows blood flow speed in brain arteries. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Blood flow speed in brain arteries.
Sickle cell disease screening, after brain bleed.
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
30 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a tcd show?
Blood flow speed in brain arteries.
Why is a tcd done?
Sickle cell disease screening, after brain bleed.
How do I prepare for a tcd?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Does a tcd use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a tcd take?
30 minutes
Transcranial Doppler क्यों किया जाता है?
Sickle cell disease screening, after brain bleed.
Transcranial Doppler के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Transcranial Doppler गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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