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Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound scans in Melbourne

Vascular Ultrasound treatment Diagram

What is a Vascular Ultrasound?

A vascular ultrasound is a non-invasive ultrasound method (also called a duplex study) used to examine the circulation in the blood vessels of the body. Vascular ultrasound can be used to evaluate arteries or veins in nearly any part of the body, including blood vessels in the neck, abdomen, arms and legs.
Non- invasive means the procedure does not require the use of needles or anesthesia. Unlike other imaging tests, ultrasound does not require radiation or contrast dye.

Why do I need a Vascular Ultrasound?

During a vascular ultrasound study, sound waves are transmitted through the tissues of the area being examined, these sound waves reflect off of blood cells moving within the blood vessels, and return to the ultrasound machine. The sound waves are recorded and displayed on a computer screen to make an image of the blood vessel. The speed of the sound waves returning to the ultrasound machine allows for the calculation of the speed of blood flow in the vessel. When the speed of blood flow in a blood vessel is too fast, this indicates a narrowing (blockage).

How should I prepare for a Vascular ultrasound?

In general, there’s no preparation required for this test. You may want to wear loose clothing or easy to remove in the area of your scan. If you’re a smoker, your doctor may ask you to stop smoking for several hours before the test. Smoking causes your blood vessels to narrow, which can affect the results of your test.

FAQs

The ultrasound takes about 15-30 minutes to complete. Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before if it’s your first appointment with us, to complete the registration process.

Evaluation of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the body to detect the presence, severity and specific location of disease. We can diagnose narrowing of arteries and determine the severity of narrowing. We can also use vascular ultrasound to diagnose blood clots in the veins of the arms and legs, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis or DVT.

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Our Locations

Burwood Specialist Care,
323 Blackburn Road, Burwood East

Churchill Consulting Suites, Mulgrave Private Hospital Blanton Drive Mulgrave

QC Specialists,
34-36 Mephan Street Maribyrnong

QC Specialists,
502 Main Road West St Albans

North Western Vascular,
59 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds

The Elms Family Medical Centre,
1/160 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh

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