A Duplex Ultrasound Vein Exam is a test to determine the way blood is moving through your veins and arteries. This is a combination of a traditional ultrasound and a Doppler ultrasound. The traditional ultrasound creates pictures by bouncing sound waves off your blood vessels. A Doppler ultrasound uses moving objects including blood to record sound waves. This measures how they flow and the speed. There are several types of duplex ultrasounds, but the one we employ at Pacific Vein Care specifically targets the veins in the legs.
You lie on a table while the ultrasound technician spreads a gel over the targeted area. This enables the sound waves to penetrate your tissues. A transducer wand is then moved across the targeted area and sends out sound waves. A computer is used to measure the movement of the sound waves, then changes them into pictures. You will hear a swishing noise as your blood moves through your veins and arteries. Unless otherwise instructed, moving may cause inaccuracies in the test.
Under most circumstances you will not need to prepare for the duplex ultrasound vein exam. You may be asked if you take specific medications including blood thinners prior to your test because they can impact your results. There is no pain during this test, but there may be minimal discomfort due to the pressure used as the wand moves over the targeted area. The main reason this test is performed is to see the way your blood is flowing to the different parts of your body. This test will also reveal any blockages because it has the ability to determine the width of your blood vessels. This test is much less invasive than either a venography or an arteriography.
The Duplex Ultrasound Vein Exam and diagnose many conditions including:
• Blood clots
• Abdominal aneurysm
• Renal vascular disease
• Arterial occlusion
• Venous insufficiency
• Carotid occlusive disease
• Varicose veins
When your blood is flowing properly through your arteries and veins, there are no signs of a blockage or narrowing of your blood vessels and your blood pressure is normal, the results of your duplex ultrasound will be normal. In most cases an abnormal result is caused by a blood vessel with plaque buildup or a blood clot. This test has no risks.
If you are interested in learning more about a duplex ultrasound vein exam or believe you need to have this test, consider visiting Pacific Vein Care in McHenry, IL. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
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by Alice, patient
Category: reviews“Thought about you in Hawaii. I couldn’t have enjoyed and walked on the beaches if I hadn’t had your skills on my veins. Thanks.”
I can walk to my mail box again
by John Neumann, patient
Category: reviews“I had problems walking to my mail box when I went to Pacific Vein Care. Dr. Conti found I had vein reflux and artery problems in both of my legs. He did his normal vein procedure on one leg and a special procedure at the hospital on the other leg and corrected the artery problems at the same time. I am very happy with the results from the procedures done at Pacific Vein Care to correct both my veins and artery problems. I can walk to my mail box again and not have to stop and rest part way there.”
I am pleased to say my quality of life is back
by Barbara Hoffman, patient
Category: reviews“For thirty Years I have put up with leg pain, throbbing and swelling due to varicose veins. At 63 years old, I made a choice to have Radiofrequency Ablation therapy and I am pleased to say my quality of life is back. I can now take long walks, exercise and stand for long period of time without discomfort. I recently purchased a pair of tall stylish boots and I can actually zip them up because I no longer suffer from edema.”
The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.
by Wayne, patient
Category: reviews“I recently – April/May of 2012 – had VNUS procedures done on my right and left legs. Dr. Conti and his staff were superb in the diagnosis and treatment of my condition. The process was fully explained to me and were virtually pain free. There was some discomfort in the week or two after the procedures which were easily handled by over the counter pain medications. I was impressed with Dr. Conti’s knowledge and professionalism and would recommend anyone waiting to treat their varicose veins NOT to wait. The procedures were not hard to go through and the result was a tremendous relief.”
Staff was welcoming
by Irene, patient
Category: reviews“In my experience… -Staff was welcoming, patient, accommodating, informative and fun to talk with. -Dr. Conti was knowledgeable, patient, informative, precise and also fun to talk with. Thank you for good memories. I am grateful for healing hands and hearts.”
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