Vascular Studies
Purpose
More specific testing focused on arteries and veins.
What Are Vascular Studies?
Vascular studies assess circulation throughout the body and help identify narrowing, blockages, blood clots, or venous disease.
Conditions Evaluated
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Aneurysms
- Dialysis Access Problems
Types of Studies
- Arterial Doppler Studies
- Venous Doppler Studies
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- Duplex Ultrasound
Benefits
- Early disease detection
- Non-invasive
- Helps prevent complications