When you have symptoms of poor blood circulation, you may need the diagnostic studies offered by Vascular & Interventional Specialists to identify the cause. The experienced medical providers use advanced and noninvasive doppler ultrasound technologies to evaluate the blood flow in your arteries and veins. They can identify blood clots, inflammation, and other issues before you experience symptoms. Call the Miami, Florida, office to schedule diagnostic studies or book an appointment online today.
Diagnostic studies are tests that evaluate your vascular health. These tests are noninvasive and use high-frequency soundwaves (doppler ultrasound) to measure the flow of blood through your veins and arteries. The studies can identify potential underlying health issues before you experience complications.
Vascular & Interventional Specialists offers several advanced diagnostic studies to identify issues that decrease blood flow in your vessels, including:
The providers use advanced technology that shows how your blood flows through the vessel and can also identify blood vessel blockages.
Vascular & Interventional Specialists offers several types of diagnostic studies, including:
Carotid duplex scan creates a 2D image of the carotid arteries in your neck.
Carotid artery duplex scan is a vascular ultrasound that checks for narrowing or blockages in your carotid arteries and its branches.
A PVR study assesses blood flow in your legs or arms using a blood pressure cuff and a doppler probe.
You may be a candidate for the diagnostic studies available at Vascular & Interventional Specialists if you experience issues like:
You might also need diagnostic studies if you have risk factors like smoking, excessive weight, diabetes, or a family history of vascular disease.
Diagnostic studies are safe and contain no radiation. You can expect to lie on an exam table while your physician places a handheld probe on the area of your body being evaluated. You shouldn’t feel any pain during your procedure but may feel some pressure if your provider presses down on the probe.
The Vascular & Interventional Specialists providers discuss your test results during your visit. They can recommend any additional testing or treatment you need.
After completing your study, you can immediately return to your usual activities without any limitations.
Call the Vascular & Interventional Specialists office to schedule an appointment for diagnostic studies or book an appointment online today.