#Carotid doppler skin
Ultrasound gel is applied to the skin on your legs and an ultrasound probe is moved over the skin surface.ĭuring the DVT examination, the technologist may need to repeatedly press firmly on your skin, and squeeze your calf or foot. Symptoms may include swelling, pain and redness in the legs. Ultrasound can be used to assess for the presence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), and Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) or varicose veins. Symptoms, previous vascular surgery, history of diabetes, smoking, CVA/TIA, previous imaging Venous Doppler This examination may be unilateral or bilateral, and will always include examination of the aorta and iliac arteries (See previous section – Aorto-iliac Duplex Ultrasound).Ĭlaudication, rest pain, ulceration, ischemic changes, evaluation of aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm, follow-up of surgical or interventional procedures. Previous vascular surgery, history of diabetes, smoking, CVA/TIA Lower Limb Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
This examination may be performed on its own, or in conjunction with a unilateral or bilateral lower limb duplex examination, depending on the specific clinical history.Ībdominal bruit, evaluation of aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm, evaluation of inflow of peripheral vascular disease, follow-up of surgical or interventional procedures Previous vascular surgery, history of diabetes, smoking, CVA/TIA, previous imaging Aorto-iliac Duplex Ultrasound
May be one or both sides, according to the clinical history and specific clinicians request.Įvaluation of known or suspected peripheral vascular disease, aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm, subclavian steal syndrome or uneven brachial pressures Reasons for investigation include a history of stroke, smoking, high cholesterol, and where there is known vascular disease elsewhere in the body. To assess the Carotid Arteries for plaque (“thickening” of the arteries), and blockages.
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