Color Flow Imaging in Neurosonology: Technical Background and Clinical Applications

Authors

  • Camilo R Gomez St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Asma Q Fischer
  • Sandra M Gomez St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5915/20-4-13296

Keywords:

Color flow imaging, Doppler ultrasound, B-mode ultrasound, carotid blood flow, neurosonology

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/20-4-13296

This paper summarizes the technical background and current clinical applications of color flow imaging in neurosonology. The criteria for interpretation along with our experience with color flow imaging of the carotid arteries and the intracranial vessels of neonates is presented.

 

Author Biographies

Camilo R Gomez, St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Department of Neurology, The Stroke Resource Center, St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

M.D., A.F.A.C.A.

Asma Q Fischer

Department of Neurology, Section for Pediatric Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia

M.D.

Sandra M Gomez, St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Cerebrovascular Service, St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

M.D.

 

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Published

1988-10-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 4 (1988)

Section

Review Articles

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