our surgeons are trained in both open repair as well as endovascular approach in order to provide patients with the treatment most appropriate for them
Carotid artery narrowing or blockage treatment
Renal artery narrowing or blockage treatment
Dialysis access placement (arteriovenous fistula)
Symptomatic varicose vein treatment
What exactly is a Vascular ultrasound?
Ultrasound imaging is a non-invasive medical test that provides real time images of the body’s veins and arteries. This is to aide in physicians’ diagnosis and treatment of the body’s conditions.
Since ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s veins and arteries as the blood flows through them.
Preparations for Vascular ultrasound testing
Testing lasts about 30-45 minutes per test performed.
venous ultrasound, arms and/or legs: No preparation required.
arterial ultrasound, arms and/or legs: No preparation required.
carotid ultrasound: No preparation required.
abdominal ultrasound: In order to minimize the amount of gas produced in the stomach please refrain from eating anything after midnight. That is, no food and no water. You may take your medication with a small amount of water to get the medication down.
renal artery ultrasound: In order to minimize the amount of gas produced in the stomach please refrain from eating anything after midnight. That is, no food and no water. You may take your medication with a small amount of water to get the medication down.
***All of the above mentioned tests can be performed at any lab listed below.
Vascular Surgery Services & Patient Preparation
