Angle correction of the Doppler signal is not necessary during a lower-extremity venous duplex examination because of which one of the following reasons?

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Peak venous velocity does not provide any clinical information in lower-extremity duplex imaging, making angle correction unnecessary. The primary goal is to assess for venous patency and reflux, not to measure blood flow velocity, which is more relevant in arterial studies.

Angle Correction of the Doppler Signal Is Not Necessary During