Vascular Ultrasound, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

Ultrasound is used frequently as the modality of choice for vascular imaging. It's unique ability to demonstrate blood flow make it particularly effective. This title reviews the US applications in the imaging of the heart, kidneys, and liver. It covers imaging of US for imaging of the carotid artery and in deep vein thrombosis.

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Ultrasound is used frequently as the modality of choice for vascular imaging.  It's unique ability to demonstrate blood flow make it particularly effective.  Reviewed in this issue are the US applications in the imaging of the heart, kidneys, and liver.  Also covered are imaging of US for imaging of the carotid artery and in deep vein thrombosis.  Lastly an article highlighting ways to optimize Doppler US is included.