A Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test that can be used to estimate your blood flow through blood vessels by bouncing high-frequency sound waves. The most common reasons to request an Doppler ultrasound are for the following:
Patients need to bring along their medical aid information, ID and a referral letter, if provided by their doctor.
Once you have completed your registration, patients are taken to the sonar room to conduct the examination. A few minutes after the examination, they will receive the results of their doppler scan.
Midrand Breast and Bone Density Clinic is led by Dr. Manitha Bindapersad. She is a specialist radiologist with a particular interest in breast imaging and women’s health. After graduating from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (MEDUNSA) in 1998 and completing her internship and community service; she chose to specialise and train as a radiologist at the University of Witwatersrand from 2001 to 2005.
Over the years, she has gained a wealth of experience working in the public sector as head of Chris Baragwanath Hospital’s Mammography Department for 15 years and 10 subsequent years in the private sector. Dr Bindapersad has extensive experience and expertise in the fields of digital mammography, bone care, performance of biopsies, women’s health and general radiology.
A doppler scan, or ultrasound, is a non-invasive test that measures blood flow – or its absence – through blood vessels. Doppler scans work by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off of your circulating red blood cells. These vascular flow studies can detect any abnormal blood flow through veins, arteries and vessels, if present.
Doppler scans can help diagnose disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, blocked arteries, heart valve defects and even congenital heart disease. These are not regular scans and should only be considered in consultation with your doctor or a specialist physician.