Vascular Screening
For people at risk for vascular disease, vascular screenings are an easy, non-invasive way to monitor your symptoms.
Aortic Ultrasound:
This exam is used to monitor and diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysms. The procedure is non-invasive. You will be asked to fast for 4 hours prior to your appointment. When you come in, you will be asked to lie on your back. One of our skilled vascular technologists will ask you to lift up or remove your shirt. She will apply a warm ultrasound gel to the probe. The whole exam should not last more than 30 minutes.
Arterial Ultrasound:
This exam is used to monitor and diagnose peripheral artery disease in the lower extremities. The procedure is non-invasive. When you come in, you will be asked to change into a pair of blue shorts and to lie on your back. One of our registered vascular technologists will then maneuver your legs as needed to view your arterial system. She will apply a warm ultrasound gel to the probe. The whole exam should not last more than 30 minutes.
CAROTID ULTRASOUND
Carotid Ultrasound:
This exam is used to monitor and diagnose carotid artery disease, plaque build up in the arteries in your neck. The procedure is non-invasive. When you come in, you will be asked to lie on your back. One of our skilled vascular technologists will apply a warm ultrasound gel to the probe. The whole exam should not last more than 30 minutes.
Venous Ultrasounds:
This exam is used to monitor and diagnose venous insufficiency and blood clots. The procedure is non-invasive. When you come in, you will be asked to change into a pair of blue shorts and to lie on your back. One of our skilled vascular technologists will then maneuver your legs as needed to view your venous system. She will apply a warm ultrasound gel to the probe. The whole exam should not last more than 20 minutes.
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