What is an advantage of power Doppler over color Doppler?

What is an advantage of power Doppler over color Doppler?
A . Accurate velocity information
B . Increased frame rate
C . Diminished flash artifact
D . Less angle dependent

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Power Doppler, unlike color Doppler, is less angle dependent because it detects the strength of the Doppler signal rather than the velocity of the blood flow. This means it is more sensitive to detecting low-velocity flow and flow in smaller vessels, regardless of the angle between the ultrasound beam and the flow direction. Color Doppler provides information on flow direction and velocity but is highly dependent on the angle of insonation, making it less reliable when the angle is suboptimal.

Reference: ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation guidelines Zwiebel, W. J., & Pellerito, J. S. (2017). Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography. Elsevier.