Adult Pulmonary Core Curriculum: Pulmonary Embolism
Written by:
Stephen L. Hempel, M.D.
Edited by:
Michael
W. Peterson, M.D.
Joel
N. Kline, M.D.
Christine Blaski, M.D.
Peer Review Status:
Color-flow-Doppler-ultrasound is a highly sensitive and specific test for deep-vein thrombosis. It combines the ability to detect changes in venous flow and venous collapse under the ultrasound probe pressure using color Doppler visual display. This image shows a non-compressible filling defect in the vein, consistent with deep-vein thrombosis (arrow).