Vascular Ultrasound

Blood pressure is taken in the Rt and Lt upper extremities and also in the Rt and Lt lower extremities. Blood pressures should be the same. If there is a drop then we know that there is a good indication of have an arterial occlusive disease in the lower extremities. Prep Instructions Blood pressure is [...]

Duplex color flow Doppler is performed on the Rt and Lt common carotid artery, internal carotid artery, external carotid artery, subclavian artery, and vertebral artery. Any areas of plaque and stenosis is noted. The images are sent to the radiologist to be read and a report is sent to you doctor that day. Prep Instructions [...]