Ultrasound Specialist

A transducer collects those returned sound waves, and a computer uses the differences in sound to create an image. That image can help identify areas of blockage, blood clots, or enlarged arteries.

Ultrasounds require no ionizing radiation and are a noninvasive imaging tool. They have no known side effects, and they have a long history of safety and efficacy.

Vascular Management Associates offers venous ultrasounds and arterial lower extremity ultrasounds, both of which provide information about how your circulatory system is functioning and whether your legs are receiving proper blood flow.

Those colors are imposed over the basic image of your blood vessel. They indicate the direction of blood flow as well as the speed that blood is moving through the vessel.

Even if your doctor suspects that arterial blockage is only present in one of your legs, they usually perform ultrasound testing on both legs. That allows for comparison of your limbs, and it can identify other areas where blood flow is abnormally slow.

Getting an ultrasound is a very simple and straightforward process. There are no special preparations required aside from wearing loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and being ready to wear a gown during the test.

Your practitioner applies a clear gel to the area where they use the transducer. The gel may feel cold at first, but it quickly warms to your body temperature. The transducer glides over the gel, and the location or angle may be altered to provide clearer imaging.

The entire process only takes between 30 and 45 minutes, and it’s painless. Your practitioner might also use a blood pressure monitor during the test.

Notes: work with MDR diagnostics on this, venous ultrasounds, arterial lower extremity ultrasounds