Transcranial Doppler ultrasound in Taiwan
經顱都卜勒超音波（顱內血管）
Blood flow and narrowing in the arteries inside the skull, through a window at the temple, eye or base of the skull.
Examines vessels inside the skull; a separate carotid ultrasound covers the neck arteries, though some centers include the neck arteries in the same item.
About this test
An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to measure blood flow in the arteries inside the skull. A probe is held against thin areas of bone at the temple, over the eye, or at the base of the skull.
It shows how fast blood moves through these arteries and can point to narrowing. It looks at vessels inside the skull; a separate carotid ultrasound covers the neck arteries, though some centers include both in one item.
How much does Transcranial Doppler ultrasound cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 3 checkup packages, from US$841 for the whole package.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MRI Scanning for Cerebrovascular Check-up | Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei | US$841 NT$27,000 |
| Afternoon Plan: Sustained Health Protection - Plan B Cerebrovascular | Taichung Veterans General Hospital Health Management Center, Taichung | US$997 NT$32,000 |
| Total Care Health Check-up Plan - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Imaging | China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital Health Management Center, Hsinchu | US$1,246 NT$40,000 |
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs no special preparation; no gown or jewelry removal is required for the scan itself.
Mention when booking: Mention if you wear contact lenses, since the provider may ask you to remove them before the test.
Afterwards: No recovery time is needed; normal activities, including driving, can resume right away.
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