Vascular Lab / Ultrasound
Vascular Lab / Ultrasound, test we do & why
This safe, non-invasive imaging test is administered to assess blood circulation in the aortoiliac system, which includes the main vein (IVC) and artery (Aorta) in the abdomen. This test also determines the diameter of the blood vessels, to accurately identify any abnormalities within this system.
Reasons you may need this test:
All males >65 years of age with a history of smoking (even if he quit years ago), Abdominal Pain, Family History of AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm), High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease, Limb Pain, and AAA Surveillance.
This safe, non-invasive imaging test creates a color map of the arteries in your limbs to identify any narrowing of your vessels that may be causing arm pain with exercise, leg pain when walking, resting leg pain, foot, ankle, heel, or toe ulcers, and skin discoloration.
Reasons you may need this test:
Limb Pain, Pain with Walking, Rest Pain, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), and PAD Surveillance.
This safe, non-invasive imaging test creates a color map of the veins in your arms or legs to identify the potentiality of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/blood clot and to see if there are any compressions or dilations of the vessels, which can cause issues like chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) or venous ulcerations.
Reasons you may need this test:
Limb Pain, swelling, Heavy Legs, Achy Legs, Venous Ulcerations/Wounds, Skin damage on the Legs, Rule Out DVT/Blood Clot, and Post-Procedure Surveillance.
This safe, noninvasive, imaging test uses sound waves to examine the blood flow through the carotid arteries, the artery that supplies blood flow to the brain. It also evaluates the thickness of the carotid artery wall for plaque build-up and checks for clots.
Reasons you may need this test:
Dizziness, Syncope (Passing Out), Vision Disturbances, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Recent Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Stroke, Unusual Sound in the Carotid Arteries (bruit) Detected Using a Stethoscope, and Carotid Artery Surveillance.