Vascular ultrasound – the non-invasive assessment of arterial and venous blood flow using Doppler techniques – has become an indispensable tool in the early detection and management of conditions ranging from deep vein thrombosis to carotid artery stenosis. Performed by a physician with both the technical skill and the clinical…
Why Doctor Bernhard Scheja Considers Ultrasound a First-Line Diagnostic Tool
The case for ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic tool rests on several well-established advantages: it is safe, repeatable, immediately available in an outpatient setting, and capable of providing clinically meaningful information across a wide range of organ systems without exposing the patient to ionising radiation. For a physician trained in…