Vascular (Venous & Carotid) and Arterial

Overview-
A vascular and arterial ultrasound exam looks at the blood vessels in the body to determine if there are any problems with dilatations, blood clots, or calcifications. These vessels are located all over the body and in the extremities.

Venous Ultrasound-
You will be asked to lie on your back and the ultrasound technologist will put gel on the extremity being examined. The transducer will be moved over the veins to determine if a blood clot or other abnormality exists. Your physician will be contacted if a blood clot is present.

Preparation- No prep

Length of exam- Approximately 30 minutes

Clot in the superficial femoral vein in the leg

Arterial Ultrasound-
You will lay on your back and the ultrasound technologist will put blood pressure cuffs on your arms and legs. These cuffs are hooked up to the Parks Flo Lab arterial ultrasound machine. They measure the pressure and blood flow in the different areas of your extremities. They can detect calcifications and blockages in the extremities.

Preparation- No prep

Length of exam- Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour

Carotid Ultrasound-
You will lay on your back and the ultrasound technologist will put the ultrasound gel on your neck. The ultrasound transducer will be moved over the carotid arteries in your neck. This exam will show your physician if any calficiations or blockages exist.

Preparation- No prep

Length of exam- Approximately 30 minutes

Carotid ultrasound

Results-
Please contact your physician for the results of your test. The results will be available within a couple of days.

This page is intended for educational purposes only. This should not replace medical advice from your physician. Please call your physician if you have medical questions concerning your health. For any questions about the procedure, please contact the radiology department.