Get an Obstetric Doppler scan at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West — assesses blood flow in umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and uterine arteries to monitor foetal well-being in high-risk pregnancies (growth restriction, hypertension, diabetes). Same-day radiologist-reviewed report.
Obstetric Doppler is a focused ultrasound that maps blood flow through the umbilical artery, foetal middle cerebral artery (MCA), uterine arteries, and ductus venosus. It is essential in high-risk pregnancies — intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), pre-eclampsia, maternal diabetes, oligohydramnios, and post-dates pregnancies — to detect placental insufficiency and guide timing of delivery.
Abnormal umbilical PI/RI suggests placental insufficiency
MCA peak systolic velocity is the marker of choice
Uterine artery Doppler in second trimester
Brain-sparing pattern (low MCA RI relative to umbilical)
Especially mono-chorionic — for TTTS
Beyond 40 weeks — placental function check
Foetal weight below 10th centile
Pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, chronic hypertension
Gestational and pre-existing — placental function check
Urgent assessment in third trimester
Routine surveillance, especially mono-chorionic
Beyond 40 weeks — to plan delivery timing
Higher recurrence risk — close monitoring
Reduced amniotic fluid — placental insufficiency check
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Umbilical Artery PI | Pulsatility index | Reference centiles by GA |
| Umbilical Artery RI | Resistance index | Reference centiles by GA |
| Absent / Reversed End-Diastolic Flow | Severe placental dysfunction | Reported as AEDF / REDF |
| MCA PI / RI | Foetal middle cerebral artery | Brain-sparing pattern flagged |
| MCA Peak Systolic Velocity | Foetal anaemia screen | Multiples of median (MoM) |
| Uterine Artery PI | 2nd-trimester pre-eclampsia screen | Reported by GA |
Indices within reference range and presence of end-diastolic flow are reassuring. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
Abnormal Doppler — raised PI/RI, AEDF, REDF — needs urgent obstetric review. May prompt early delivery depending on gestational age. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed — Foetal Echocardiography, NST, Biophysical Profile, Repeat Doppler, Foetal-Medicine Consult — all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide Obs Doppler Scan and other imaging services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Performed at our Goregaon West centre by qualified radiology team. Pre-book to skip the queue — same-day report.
Visit any of our 3 centres for Obs Doppler Scan and other diagnostic services — walk-ins welcome
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