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In 2015 arterial ultrasound in radial artery showed narrowing with biphasic flow. in 2018 it is now monophasic flow. what is the difference and is this normal ???

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Flow: Monophasic flow signifies disease of an artery whereas triphasic flow is normal. Biphasic flow is somewhat indeterminate as I understand it. A vascular surgeon can advise you best.

Answered 7/3/2020

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A member asked:

In 2015 arterial ultrasound in radial artery showed narrowing with biphasic flow. in 2018 it is now monophasic flow. what is the difference and is this normal ???

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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