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Evaluation of factors influencing arterial Doppler waveforms in an in vitro flow phantom
Ultrasonography ; : 39-52, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-731214
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The aim of this study was to investigate factors that influence arterial Doppler waveforms in an in vitro phantom to provide a more accurate and comprehensive explanation of the Doppler signal.

METHODS:

A flow model was created using a pulsatile artificial heart, rubber or polyethylene tubes, a water tank, and a glass tube. Spectral Doppler tracings were obtained in multiple combinations of compliance, resistance, and pulse rate. Peak systolic velocity, minimum diastolic velocity, resistive index (RI), pulsatility index, early systolic acceleration time, and acceleration index were measured. On the basis of these measurements, the influences of the variables on the Doppler waveforms were analyzed.

RESULTS:

With increasing distal resistance, the RI increased in a relatively linear relationship. With increasing proximal resistance, the RI decreased. The pulsus tardus and parvus phenomenon was observed with a small acceleration index in the model with a higher grade of stenosis. An increase in the distal resistance masked the pulsus tardus and parvus phenomenon by increasing the acceleration index. Although this phenomenon occurred independently of compliance, changes in the compliance of proximal or distal tubes caused significant changes in the Doppler waveform. There was a reverse relationship between the RI and the pulse rate.

CONCLUSION:

Resistance and compliance can alter the Doppler waveforms independently. The pulse rate is an extrinsic factor that also influences the RI. The compliance and distal resistance, as well as proximal resistance, influence the pulsus tardus and parvus phenomenon.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Renal Artery / Rubber / In Vitro Techniques / Water / Ultrasonography, Doppler / Compliance / Phantoms, Imaging / Constriction, Pathologic / Polyethylene / Acceleration Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Ultrasonography Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Renal Artery / Rubber / In Vitro Techniques / Water / Ultrasonography, Doppler / Compliance / Phantoms, Imaging / Constriction, Pathologic / Polyethylene / Acceleration Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Ultrasonography Year: 2017 Type: Article