Philips has upgraded its smartphone-controlled hand-held ultrasound system, adding pulse wave Doppler support to help clinicians examine real-time blood flow across a range of diagnostic applications.

An increasing number of rheumatologists have access to ultrasound equipment that provide both color and power Doppler modes, which can be used to investigate musculoskeletal and vascular pathologies.

The purpose of a Doppler ultrasound is to check blood flow. Doctors use the findings to help determine whether there is a blockage, narrowing, or leakage in a blood vessel. Healthcare professionals ...