Ultrasound
ECHO
An echocardiogram, or "echo", is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels. It's a type of ultrasound scan, which means a small probe is used to send out high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body.
PAD
Several imaging tests can be used to diagnose PAD: Vascular ultrasound. This exam uses sound waves to create pictures of the arteries and locate blockages. Doppler ultrasound: Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that can help detect areas of restricted blood flow through an artery.
VENOUS
Venous ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the veins in the body. It is commonly used to search for blood clots, especially in the veins of the leg – a condition often referred to as deep vein thrombosis. Ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation and has no known harmful effects.
CAROTID
Carotid ultrasound is a painless imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your carotid arteries. This test uses an ultrasound machine, which includes a computer, a screen, and a transducer. The transducer is a handheld device that sends and receives sound waves.
THYROID
Thyroid ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of the thyroid gland within the neck. It does not use ionizing radiation and is commonly used to evaluate lumps or nodules found during a routine physical or other imaging exam.
AAA
Abdominal ultrasound is considered the gold standard for AAA screening. It is noninvasive, fast, accurate, and relatively inexpensive. Ultrasound is an extremely sensitive and specific screening test for AAA of all sizes, at least in cases where the diagnosis and size of the aneurysm can be confirmed at surgery.
PVD
In a Doppler ultrasound test, a technician moves a device called a transducer over the blood vessels in your legs or your neck. The test evaluates the blood flow through the vessels. An ABI test compares the blood pressure in your ankle and arm.