When you see green on an ultrasound, it typically represents blood flow moving away from the ultrasound transducer. This color coding is part of the Doppler ultrasound technique, which uses sound waves to visualize and measure blood flow within your body. The specific color (green or red) depends on the ultrasound machine’s settings and the […]
What do red and blue areas on an ultrasound mean?
Ultrasound images use different shades of gray to represent tissue density, with red and blue colors indicating blood flow direction, not tissue type. Red typically signifies blood moving towards the ultrasound transducer, while blue indicates movement away from it. These colors are part of a Doppler ultrasound technique. Understanding the Colors on Your Ultrasound Scan […]