Best scan for blood flow?

[ToughToes]

Hi all,

Does anybody know which type of imaging test (ultrasound, MRI, CT scan) is the most accurate for assessing how well or poorly blood is flowing through the portal vein?

Thanks in advance,

Terry

[Sonomalady]

I believe it’s Ultrasound that is best for blood flow. I’ve had that done about 4 times, due to DVT.

I think the MRI and CT scan are for bone and or organ scans.

Possibly we can get an additional opinion on that.

[ToughToes in reply to Sonomalady]

Thanks!

[nash2 Partner]

They use a doppler ultrasound for blood flow. It measures both volume and direction of flow

[ToughToes]

Ok, thanks. But, can the portal vein be detected/assessed on a standard ultrasound? Also, would ascites be detected on a standard ultrasound?

[nash2 Partner in reply to ToughToes]

Yes, the vein sizes, blood flow direction and velocity can be measured with ultrasound

[ToughToes in reply to nash2]

Thanks again. And would likely only be noted in the radiologists report if there was an obvious abnormality. Correct?