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Peripheral Vascular Studies |
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Peripheral Vascular StudiesVascular Ultrasound uses the
same technology as Echo where sound waves are used to visualize the
larger arteries such as the carotids in the neck, the aorta in the
abdomen, the arteries leading to the kidneys, and the arteries leading
to both legs. With this testing we can look for plaque or narrowing in
these arteries and estimate the amount of blockage. This is also a
non-invasive test meaning that no needles are involved. These tests are
similar to ultrasounds performed on pregnant women to look at babies in
utero; but in this case are directed at specific arteries and/or the
heart. This is a very safe and painless test.
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