• Cartoid Duplex
• Peripheral Veinous
• Peripheral Arterial
• Duplex Scan of Aorta

CAROTID ARTERY EVALUATION
Our vascular lab is able to evaluate blood flow in arteries and veins using ultrasound and doppler(sonor) techniques. We are able to measure the velocity or speed of the blood flow in the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head and brain. This is an important area since a stroke may result from blockage in these arteries. Using the velocity of blood flow coupled with the ultrasound pictures of the arteries we are able to estimate the degree of blockage. The test is painless and harmless and may take 60-70 minutes. There is a very good correlation between the ultrasound findings and the actual amount of blockage. The test is an excellent screening tool in patients who have symptoms suggesting the warning signs of a stroke.

VEINOUS DOPPLER
Our expert technical staff evaluates vein blood flow in the legs and arms to determine the presence of clots or inflammation(phlebitis). Using the principle of ultrasound and doppler we localize the area involved which may require treatment. The study is performed frequently in patients demonstrating tender or painful leg swelling or in chronic swelling (edema). The test is painless and takes less than one hour to complete.

ARTERIAL ULTRASOUND AND PHYSIOLOGY STUDY
We evaluate arterial blood flow in the legs and arms using two complimentary techniques. The first uses the principles of ultrasound which will give us a "picture" of the artery and doppler which will determine blood flow patterns and help to pinpoint areas of blockage that may cause pain in the legs(or arms) with exertion(claudication).
The second technique measures blood press in the legs at several levels(upper, mid, calves, and ankles). This information can be "mapped" allowing us to compare one leg against the other and localizes areas of reduced blood flow. The test takes 60-70 minutes to complete and is harmless and painless. We often will walk patients for a brief period of time on a treadmill and measure blood pressures before and afterwards . Walking often brings out symptoms of decreased circulation in the legs.