What is vascular ultrasound?

Ultrasound imaging is a non-invasive medical test that helps doctors diagnose and treat disease. It is safe and painless. It uses sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound imaging is also known as sonography. It uses a small probe called a transducer and a gel that is placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves pass from the probe through the gel and into the body. The probe collects the sound waves that bounce back. A computer uses these sound waves to create images. Ultrasound does not use radiation (X-rays). Because ultrasound captures images in real time, it can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs. These images can also show blood flowing through blood vessels.

Vascular ultrasound provides pictures of the veins and arteries of the body.

Doppler ultrasound is usually part of a vascular ultrasound exam.

Doppler ultrasound is a special type of ultrasound technology used to evaluate the movement of substances in the body. It allows the doctor to view and evaluate the blood flow through the arteries and veins of the body.

What are some common uses of ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a useful way to evaluate the body's circulatory system. Vascular ultrasound is used to help monitor blood flow to organs and tissues throughout the body.Locate and identify obstructions (stenoses) and abnormalities, such as plaques or emboli, and to help plan effective treatment.Detect blood clots (deep vein thrombosis (DVT)) in the major veins of the legs or arms.Determine if the patient is a candidate for a procedure such as angioplasty.Evaluate the success of a procedure to graft or bypass a blood vessel.Determine if there is an enlarged artery (aneurysm).To evaluate varicose veins.In children, ultrasound is used tohelp place a needle or catheter into a vein or artery to help avoid complications such as bleeding, nerve damage, or pseudoaneurysm (abnormal outgrowth of an artery with a risk of rupture).Evaluate congenital vascular malformations (arteriovenous malformations or fistulas) and connections between arteries and veins visible in dialysis fistulas.

If a line is placed in an artery or vein in the leg or arm, the likelihood of clot formation around it is much higher due to the small size of the vessel (especially in infants and young children). In some cases, clots can form in the arm or left leg, the latter extending into a major vein in the abdomen.

Doppler ultrasound helps physicians view and evaluate.Blockage of blood flow (such as a clot). Narrowing of blood vessels. Tumors and congenital vascular malformations.Decreased or absent blood flow to various organs (such as the testes or ovaries). Increased blood flow, which may be a sign of infection

Uses and Applications of Vascular Ultrasound Machines

Our line of portable ultrasound imaging machines are suitable for obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN), urology, EM and pediatric applications - superior image quality makes diagnosis faster and easier.

Vascular ultrasound machines allow for the examination of the body's vascular system, including arteries and veins. This type of ultrasound system is painless and non-invasive.

Portable ultrasound machines can evaluate a variety of conditions, including Aneurysms. An aneurysm is a swelling of a blood vessel caused by a weak spot in the wall of the vessel. Aneurysms can occur in any blood vessel, but are most common in the abdomen (aortic aneurysms) or brain (cerebral aneurysms). Arterial disease. Aascular ultrasound can detect blockages and narrowing of arteries. Detection of these disorders is critical for people with a history of heart attack or stroke and for people at risk for heart disease. Venous insufficiency. A condition in which the veins do not effectively return blood from the legs to the heart. It can lead to complications, such as leg ulcers and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries). Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Over time, the excess plaque narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow. Blocked blood flow can lead to blood clots, heart disease, strokes and other problems.

In addition, vascular ultrasound can monitor the potential risk of varicose veins and guide interventional procedures such as angioplasty and stenting.

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