Testing

Artery Ultrasound Tests

A test used to check for the presence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The test compares blood pressure at the ankle level with blood pressure in your arm. The ABI is the blood pressure in your leg divided by the blood pressure in your arm. Your blood pressure should be the same in your arms and legs.

Vein Ultrasound Tests

This is an ultrasound test to check for the presence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Superficial Thrombophlebitis (SVT/Phlebitis) in the legs or arms. If DVT is present, it needs to be treated as it can lead to fatal clot traveling from the legs to the lungs. It will also check for incompetent deep veins in the legs.

CT Scans

This is a minimally invasive X-ray of the arteries in your body. It combines computer images of your body (CT) with a special dye to produce pictures of arteries and tissues in a part of your body. An IV is placed in your arm or hand and iodine dye (contrast) is given through that IV.

Minor Procedure Tests

A test used to evaluate blockages in the arteries. Typically done while the patient is sedated, often in the office setting. The wrist, groins, and or lower legs are cleaned with betadine and draped in a sterile fashion. Your vascular surgeon then anesthetizes the skin with lidocaine and places a needle and sheath (tube) into the artery.