Transcranial Doppler (TCD)
A Transcranial Doppler (TCD) is a 10 minute non-invasive, painless and extremely safe ultra sound looking at all of the major arteries and vessels of the Circle of Willis. This test allows for the assessment of a patients risk of stroke/ocular stroke by measuring the Ophthalmic Artery and Cerebral Vascular blood flow.
Common symptoms and conditions that may qualify for the Transcranial Doppler Test:
- Migraine
- Ocular Migraine
- Sudden Vision Loss
- Visual Field Defect
- Visual Field Disturbance
- History of Stroke/Mini-Stroke
- Blurred Vision
- Double Vision
- Normal Tension Glaucoma
- Low Tension Glaucoma
- Cardiovascular System Complications
- Carotid Artery Disease
