Patient undergoing doppler ultrasound
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Patient undergoing doppler ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound. A patient undergoing a doppler ultrasound investigation of the common carotid artery in the neck. Doppler ultrasound gives a view of the speed of blood flow in a vessel and is an important diagnostic tool in cases of carotid artery stenosis. Undiagnosed, carotid artery stenosis can cause strokes. Photographed at the Skilfosovksy Emergency Care Research Institute in Moscow, Russia in 2010
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Atherosclerosis Blood Carotid Common Diagnosis Diagnostic Diagnostics Doctor Flow Illness Left Moscow Neck Patient Russia Russian Sonography Speed Stenosis Test Ultrasound Vertical Vessel Artery Condition Velocity
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in medical diagnostics. In the image, we see a patient undergoing a doppler ultrasound investigation of the common carotid artery in their neck. The procedure is being conducted at the Skilfosovksy Emergency Care Research Institute in Moscow, Russia back in 2010. Doppler ultrasound is an essential tool for assessing blood flow velocity within vessels, making it particularly valuable for diagnosing conditions like carotid artery stenosis. This condition, if left undiagnosed, can lead to strokes and other serious complications. The photograph showcases a male doctor attentively conducting the test on a female patient. It highlights the precision and expertise required to perform such diagnostic procedures effectively. The vertical composition emphasizes the importance of this medical examination while providing viewers with an intimate glimpse into this crucial moment of diagnosis. The image also conveys a sense of collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients as they work together towards understanding and managing illness. Through this powerful visual narrative, we are reminded of medicine's continuous pursuit to improve our understanding of complex conditions like carotid artery stenosis through advanced techniques such as doppler ultrasound.
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