Our ICAVL Accredited Vascular Lab
Diagnostic Testing Available

CAROTID ARTERY TESTING
Uses color enhanced ultrasound to evaluate the carotid arteries in the neck to determine the presence, location and severity of plaque formation (blockage). Significant blockage in these arteries may lead to a stroke.

VENOUS DUPLEX
Uses color enhanced ultrasound to evaluate the veins of the arms or legs to determine the presence, location, and severity of “blood clots”. Blood clots may be fatal if found in the deep vein system and need prompt medical attention.

Ultrasound of the veins may also be used to determine the function of the valves or other abnormalities in the deep or superficial venous systems. These conditions may lead to varicose veins or ulceration of the skin.

ARTERIAL DOPPLER
Uses a combination of blood flow recordings, Doppler ultrasound (sound waves), and blood pressure recordings to determine the presence and severity of arterial blockages in either the arms or the legs. Treadmill exercise testing may be performed to further evaluate the lower extremity circulation at times of increased work load.

ARTERIAL DUPLEX
Uses color enhanced ultrasound to determine the exact location and severity of arterial blockages or aneurysm formation in either the arms or legs. This information is used to make a determination of the type of treatment that is best suited to correct the problem (surgical or catheter controlled balloon angioplasty/stenting). This type of testing is also used to follow arterial bypasses that have been placed to correct arterial blockage.

ABDOMINAL DUPLEX
Uses color enhanced ultrasound to evaluate the major blood vessels in the abdomen to determine the presence, location, severity of arterial or venous blockages, as well as, aneurysm formation. This includes, but is not limited to, the abdominal aorta, iliac arteries, blood flow to the liver, spleen or kidneys.