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Programs & Services


Transcranial Doppler (TCD)

Assessment and screening of circulation in the Circle of Willis, including screening for stroke risk.

A Doppler assessment of the Circle of Willis to screen for potential narrowing of one of more arteries as well as various tests to assess for stroke risk including PFO bubble study and emboli detection. Patient demographics are primarily adult; however, TCD is used in pediatrics in Calgary in the Sickle Cell Disease clinic.

Contact Details

Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Info
Level 1 Alberta Children's Hospital
Address
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6A8
Telephone
403-944-3492
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site

Getting There

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:15 am - 3:30 pm

Tuesday
7:15 am - 3:30 pm

Wednesday
7:15 am - 3:30 pm

Thursday
7:15 am - 3:30 pm

Friday
7:15 am - 3:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

 0 up to and including 18 years of age.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
TCD
Preferred
transcranial Doppler
Other
transcranial, ultrasound