Abstract
Blood flow within the major arteries supplying the brain can be studied with transcranial Doppler sonography, a noninvasive, portable procedure. We describe the technique of examination, as well as indications in children and adults such as the investigation of intracranial stenosis, collateral pathways, vasospasm, cerebral emboli and arteriovenous malformations.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cerebral Arteries / diagnostic imaging*
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Cerebral Arteries / physiopathology
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Cerebrovascular Circulation*
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
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Cerebrovascular Disorders / physiopathology
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Child
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Humans
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Infant
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Patient Selection
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Reproducibility of Results
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial* / instrumentation
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial* / methods