Blood flow at rest
The doctor measures the peak systolic velocity in both cavernous arteries, their diameter and symmetry: a pronounced decrease in velocity and signs of atherosclerosis of the walls indicate arterial insufficiency - a common cause of ED in patients with diabetes, hypertension and smoking. A resting study is a screening study: a complete picture (arterial inflow and venous discharge) is given by pharmacodopplerography with induced erection, which is prescribed for reduced levels or before vascular interventions. The result helps you choose treatment: tablets, shockwave therapy, injections or prosthetics.
Indications
- erectile dysfunction - assessment of the vascular component;
- Peyronie's disease - plaques, their size and calcification;
- penile trauma, priapism;
- preparation for shock wave therapy, prosthetics and vascular operations.
Why ultrasound
Ultrasound is a safe imaging method without radiation: suitable for children, pregnant women and for repeated monitoring. The doctor sees organs in real time, assesses their structure, size and blood flow (in Doppler mode), and a conclusion with measurements is issued immediately after the study. The information content depends on the training and experience of the specialist; In the clinics below, ultrasound examinations are performed by ultrasound diagnostic doctors using expert-class devices.
