This review emphasizes teaching effective transcranial Doppler interpretation in neurology, supporting educators and addressing knowledge gaps.
In cerebrovascular pathologies, the transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography is a tool heavily relied on for neuromonitoring and diagnostic purposes. Interpreting TCD studies requires an in‐depth understanding of the basic principles of ultrasound physics, flow hemodynamics, and the integration of TCD‐related metrics. Despite the significant role TCD can play in monitoring and diagnosing cerebrovascular pathologies, many neurology trainees and other healthcare professionals receive limited instruction on interpreting TCD studies, and a few practical guides exist to support their learning. This review equips educators and learners with a structured, step‐by‐step approach to teaching and learning TCD interpretation, focusing on fundamental concepts and common vascular patterns that can help clinicians grasp the basics of this tool. By leveraging a clinically oriented framework, this article can support educators in neurology training programs and help bridge the educational gap in TCD interpretation.
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