Vascular Ultrasound

A vascular ultrasound examines how blood flows through your blood vessels. UltraSound Associates USA, LLC, in Houston, Texas, is a diagnostic ultrasound practice that offers vascular ultrasound testing. The practice uses the latest in imaging technology so that patients get fast and accurate results. Call today or use the online booking button to schedule your vascular ultrasound.

What should I know about a vascular ultrasound?

A vascular ultrasound is an imaging test that evaluates the circulation in your arteries and veins. The test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the blood vessels, looking for narrowing, blockages, and other abnormalities that can affect blood flow.

A vascular ultrasound can also include a Doppler ultrasound. This test creates images of blood flow through your blood vessels.

I have pain in my legs. Do I need a vascular ultrasound?

Leg pain is a common symptom of circulation problems that could benefit from a vascular ultrasound. The conditions a vascular ultrasound can diagnose include:

Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

PAD affects circulation in the extremities (arms and legs) and is caused by plaque buildup along the blood vessel walls. Leg pain during exercise, called claudication, is a common symptom of PAD.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

A DVT is a deep vein blood clot, usually in the upper thigh. You could have some pain or redness at the site of the blood clot. When left untreated, the blood clot can break free and travel to the pulmonary artery, which carries blood from the heart to the lungs. A DVT creates a life-threatening condition called a pulmonary embolism (PE).

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)

CVI affects blood flow through the veins in the legs. With CVI, the veins can’t push blood back to the heart and lungs for reoxygenation. The blood pools in the lower part of the legs, causing swelling and skin discoloration.

Varicose veins are symptoms of CVI.

Carotid artery disease

Carotid artery disease is narrowing or blockages of the carotid artery, the main artery delivering oxygen-rich blood to the brain.

What does a vascular ultrasound feel like?

A vascular ultrasound at UltraSound Associates USA, LLC, is painless and quick. Your ultrasound technician explains your test’s details so that you know what to expect.

You’ll change into an exam gown before the evaluation. While you relax in the ultrasound chair, the technician applies a gel to your skin and moves the transducer over the skin to record the images.

A vascular ultrasound takes 30-60 minutes, and you can resume your routine afterward.

Ultrasound Associates USA, LLC, reviews the images and sends a written report to your referring provider within 24 hours.

Call UltraSound Associates USA, LLC, today or book an appointment online.