Please settle your account on the day of the examination.Contact Hamilton Radiology to make an appointment. Other applications can be discussed with the Radiologist at Hamilton Radiology. The type of varicose vein abnormalities can be mapped and marked pre-operatively to help your Surgeon. These are usually done on referral from a surgeon. A vascular Doppler ultrasound is used to examine the circulation of your veins and arteries, specifically in your neck, abdomen, arms, and legs. Check signs and symptoms that may mean you have decreased blood flow in arteries or veins in your neck, legs, or arms. The detection of early graft failure can allow the graft to be revised before it fails. Doppler of the common femoral and popliteal veins. Regular (6-12 monthly) examination of these grafts is essential. Pain or tenderness in Legs Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Chronic Venous. Low-frequency (2 or 3 MHz) transducers are. A variety of transducers are often needed for a complete lower extremity arterial duplex examination. Catheter angiography: This minimally invasive imaging exam relies on a contrast agent and x-rays to show blood flow in the arteries in the legs and to pinpoint any blockages that may be present.

The blood flow to, and within the kidney can be assessed to look for a cause for high blood pressure. A standard duplex ultrasound system with high-resolution B-mode imaging, pulsed Doppler spectral waveform analysis, and color flow Doppler imaging is adequate for scanning lower extremity arteries. Doppler ultrasound: Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that can help detect areas of restricted blood flow through an artery. These are easily examined with colour Doppler ultrasound. Many strokes are caused by abnormal blood flow in the neck. The arteries of the abdomen and legs are imaged with B-mode and Doppler ultrasound. Gel is applied to the skin and the ultrasound probe is moved over the skin of the abdomen and leg. The study is non-invasive and painless and does not involve needles. Currently, the early detection of varicose veins by doppler vascular ultrasound will help. The patient will need to remove clothing from the legs, leaving underwear on. Your scan will be performed by a Sonographer.Īfter the scan the Radiologist will send a report to your referring Specialist, General Practitioner or Physiotherapist. Varicose veins in the legs cause many dangerous complications. There is no special preparation for this scan. The high spec ultrasound machine utilizes Colour and Pulsed Doppler to assess the veins and arteries, we can measure the speed and direction of the blood flow.

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