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Bilateral Arterial Doppler Ultrasound: Assess Blood Flow in Your Legs
Description:
Our Bilateral Arterial Doppler Ultrasound is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to evaluate the blood flow in the arteries of both your legs. This procedure helps your doctor identify potential blockages or narrowing of the arteries, which can lead to various circulatory problems.1
Why Would You Need a Bilateral Arterial Doppler Ultrasound?
Your doctor may recommend this ultrasound if you have:
Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Such as leg pain or cramping during exercise (claudication), leg numbness or weakness, coldness in your lower legs or feet, sores that don't heal, or changes in skin color or texture.2
Risk Factors for PAD: Including smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of vascular disease.3
To Monitor Existing PAD: To track the progression of PAD and assess the effectiveness of treatment.4
To Evaluate Pulses: If your doctor has difficulty feeling pulses in your legs or feet.
To Check for Arterial Blockages: That may be causing leg pain or other symptoms.5
To assess for arterial stenosis: Narrowing of the arteries.
What Can a Bilateral Arterial Doppler Ultrasound Determine?
This ultrasound can help detect and assess:
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Narrowing or blockages in the arteries of your legs.6
Location and Severity of Arterial Blockages: Pinpointing where blockages are located and how severe they are.
Reduced Blood Flow: Identifying areas of decreased blood flow in your legs.7
Presence of Arterial Stenosis: Narrowing of arteries.8
Collateral Circulation: The development of alternative blood flow pathways.9
Post-Surgical Evaluation: Assess blood flow after vascular surgery.10
What to Expect:
The procedure is quick and painless.11 You'll lie on an examination table while a technician applies a gel to your legs and uses a handheld device (transducer) to capture images and sound waves of your arteries.12 The sound waves are then converted into audible sounds and visual images, allowing the technician and your doctor to evaluate blood flow.13 The results are then reviewed by a qualified physician.
Maintain healthy leg circulation. Schedule your Bilateral Arterial Doppler Ultrasound today!