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The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory is one of the key components of Vascular Associates. Noninvasive testing, as the name implies, allows patients to be examined using Doppler ultrasound techniques free of the risks and discomforts of injections and/or other invasive maneuvers. These tests allow diagnosis of almost all known or suspected vascular disorders and testing can often determine the severity of the problems and the its need for treatment. A full range of noninvasive tests is available at our Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory including tests for:
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - blockages in the circulation to the arms or legs due to atherosclerosis or other diseases, which may threaten the limbs.
- Non invasive arterial exams of the legs or arms (Physiologic testing)
- Duplex ultrasound scan of the extremity arteries
- Exercise testing for claudication (leg pain with walking)
Cerebrovascular Disease - blockages in the arteries to the brain that may increase the risk of stroke
- Carotid artery duplex scan
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) - blood clots in the veins that could migrate to the lungs
- Venous duplex scan of the arms or legs
Aortic Aneurysms - a ballooning of the major artery that can cause fatal rupture
- Aortic duplex scan
- Duplex scan of peripheral arteries for aneurysms
Chronic Venous Disease - varicose veins and other disorders that cause leg swelling and leg ulcers
- Duplex scan of the venous valves
Other specialized examinations
- Evaluation for Dialysis Access
- Vein "mapping" for peripheral vascular or coronary bypass
The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory is a modern, uniquely designed facility to serve our patients and is conveniently located on site. The vascular laboratory is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).
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