Cardiovascular Haemodynamics and Doppler Waveforms Explained

Doppler ultrasound is now a widely used and important first-line investigative tool that provides a non-invasive way of assessing problems with blood flow. This book provides the necessary understanding of the physical principles of blood flow in the body to produce clear and diagnostically secure scans. Blood flow is a dynamic process that is affected by many factors and this book looks in detail at how these factors affect any particular Doppler waveform. Emphasis is given to the practical application of the principles used in obtaining and interpreting Doppler scans in clinical practice and much use is made of clear, explanatory line diagrams and real Doppler images to aid understanding throughout.

• Covers key physical principles but in a practical way, avoiding overuse of complex mathematical formulae
• Relates the physical principles of Doppler scanning under various conditions to 'real world' ultrasound images to help explain key concepts
• Fully illustrated throughout with high-quality ultrasound scans and clear explanatory line diagrams to illustrate key concepts
• Tinted boxes used throughout to highlight key technical and clinical notes for the reader