A Venous Doppler ultrasound of both upper limbs is a non-invasive vascular scan that assesses the veins in both arms for conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), venous obstruction, or venous insufficiency.
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Venous Doppler (Both upper limb) 1 Parameter
Venous Doppler (Both upper limb)
🔍 Why It’s Done
It’s typically performed to evaluate:
🔴 Swelling in one or both arms
🧊 Pain or tenderness, especially after IV catheter use
🧪 Suspected upper extremity DVT (UEDVT)
💉 Post central line or pacemaker insertion
🚫 Reduced venous return or venous compression
🔄 Venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS)
🦠 Septic thrombophlebitis or arm cellulitis