Vascular tests

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) testing

PAD can be accurately measured by simple, noninvasive tests.

• Segmental pressures, lower extremity, multilevel
   Blood pressure cuffs are placed on different parts of the leg, and the circulation in the leg arteries is evaluated.
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test
• Segmental pressures, lower extremity, multilevel with exercise
  Blood pressure cuffs are placed on different parts of the leg, and the circulation in the leg arteries is evaluated. You will walk on a  treadmill to determine if exercise causes any change.
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)
• Upper extremity arterial duplex/graft bilateral
  This test is used to evaluate the circulation and check for blockage in upper arm arteries. This test also may be used to monitor bypass grafts.
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)

Visceral vascular testing

• Renal artery, renal graft
  This test uses ultrasound to evaluate blood flow in arteries in the abdomen that supply blood to digestive organs and kidneys. An ultrasound is an examination using high-frequency sound waves to create visual images. It can be used to evaluate blood flow and blockages in your vessels. During an ultrasound, you will lie on a table and ultrasound gel will be placed on the region to be examined. A transducer (a device to obtain images) will be moved around the area.   
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)

Extracranial cerebrovascular testing

• Carotid, bilateral 
  This test uses ultrasound to evaluate the blood flow in the arteries in your  neck that supply blood to your brain. An ultrasound is an examination  using high-frequency sound waves to create visual images. It can be used  to evaluate blood flow and blockages in your vessels. During an ultrasound, you will lie on a table and ultrasound gel will be placed on the  region to be examined. A transducer (a device to obtain images) will  be moved around the area. 
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)

Peripheral venous testing

• Lower extremity venous, vein map
  This test uses ultrasound to see inside veins in the legs. It can be used to check for blood clots (deep vein thrombosis). It also can be used for various surgical procedures, such as bypass graft surgery.  An ultrasound is an examination using high-frequency sound waves to create visual images. It can be used to evaluate blood flow and blockages in your vessels. During an ultrasound, you will lie on a table and ultrasound gel will be placed on the region to be examined. A transducer (a device to obtain images) will be moved around the area. 
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)

• Upper extremity venous, vein map
  This test uses ultrasound to see inside the veins in the arms. It can be   used to check for blood clots (deep vein thrombosis). It also can be used in various surgical procedures,  such as bypass graft surgery. An  ultrasound is an examination using  high-frequency sound waves to create visual images. It can be used to  evaluate blood flow and blockages in your vessels. During an ultrasound,   you will lie on a table and ultrasound gel will be placed on the region to  be  examined. A transducer (a device to obtain images) will be moved  around the area. 
  • Preparing for your vascular ultrasound test (pdf)

Vascular lab fact sheet (pdf)