Knowing the condition of your arteries and veins starts with imaging that causes no pain and requires no contrast dye. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute uses duplex ultrasound technology to diagnose venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), peripheral artery disease, and carotid artery narrowing.
Results are interpreted promptly by our physicians.
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute
Vascular ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic study that uses high-frequency sound waves and Doppler technology to generate real-time images of blood flow through arteries and veins, revealing blockages, clots, reflux, and structural abnormalities without radiation or intravenous contrast.
A registered vascular technologist applies a handheld transducer to the skin over the target vessels. The transducer emits sound waves that bounce off red blood cells and return as electrical signals.
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute processes these signals into color-flow Doppler maps showing the direction, speed, and volume of blood flow. Our physicians review the study and will discuss the findings with you after the results are available.
The test takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the anatomical area being evaluated.
Procedure
No special preparation is required for most vascular ultrasound studies. Wear loose-fitting clothing to allow access to the limbs, neck, or abdomen. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute schedules your appointment with minimal wait time.
You lie on an exam table while the technologist applies gel and glides the transducer over the target area. You may hear the audible whoosh of blood flow through the Doppler speaker. The test is painless.
Our physicians review the images and explain the findings as soon as they are available. If treatment is indicated, the next steps will be discussed with you.
Benefits
No needles, no contrast injection, no radiation. Vascular ultrasound uses sound waves only, making it safe for repeated monitoring.
Our clinics house the ultrasound equipment in the same facility where treatments are performed. There is no referral to an external imaging center.
Once the study has been reviewed, your results and any recommended next steps will be discussed with you.
A single ultrasound session can evaluate for chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, carotid stenosis, and dialysis access patency.
Conditions Diagnosed with Vascular Ultrasound
Soris Pain & Vascular Institute uses vascular ultrasound to diagnose venous reflux, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and dialysis access dysfunction.
This test serves as the front door to most treatment pathways at our clinic. Accurate imaging prevents unnecessary procedures and confirms the correct intervention.
Collaboration
Our physicians interpret all vascular ultrasound studies performed at our outpatient centers.
The care team coordinates scheduling and follow-up care based on ultrasound findings.
FAQ
No. The transducer presses gently against the skin with ultrasound gel. There are no needles, dye, or discomfort involved.
Patients with DVT may feel tenderness when the technologist compresses the vein, but this is brief.
Most studies take 30 to 60 minutes. Comprehensive lower-extremity venous mapping for reflux may take slightly longer. Soris Pain & Vascular Institute schedules appropriate time for each study type.
Insurance requirements vary. Some plans require a physician referral. Our team verifies your coverage and helps coordinate the referral process if needed.
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