Carotid Duplex
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Carotid duplex ultrasound scanning is a scan to detect plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the brain. Narrowing of these arteries can lead to strokes or TIAs and plaque may be an underlying cause of the arteries narrowing. These scans are also performed for follow-up after surgery or carotid artery stenting.
A carotid duplex ultrasound scan will take approximately 15 minutes.
Lower Limb Venous/DVT Duplex Ultrasound
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Lower limb venous ultrasounds are performed to assess the deep, superficial and perforating veins in the leg. The tests are performed in a seated position so as to assess the presence of any valvular insufficiency.
Most lower limb venous ultrasounds take approximately 10 minutes per leg.
Graft Imaging & Surveillance
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Graft imaging and surveillance is performed to assess the patency of bypass grafts and also to detect any associated problems including stenosis, thrombosis or aneurysmal dilatation.
Testing takes approximately 15 minutes and is a non-invasive procedure.
Vein Mapping Prior to Surgery (for harvest)
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Vein mapping is performed prior to surgery in order to assess and identify the venous anatomy. By mapping out the veins, a surgeon is then able to ascertain which veins will be suitable to use for bypass surgery.
Lower Limb Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
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Lower limb arterial ultrasounds are done to check the blood supply in the lower limbs. They are able to detect the presence of plaque, peripheral aneurysms and arterial thrombosis. Arteries scanned include the iliac, femoral, popliteal and calf arteries.
Lower limb ultrasounds take approximately 10 minutes per leg.
