What is lower arterial duplex?
A Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex Study is an ultrasound image of the arteries or arterial bypass grafts in the lower portion of the body from the distal abdominal aorta to the tibial arteries (ankle level).
What is a lower extremity arterial ultrasound?
Lower Extremity Arterial Ultrasound. A lower extremity arterial ultrasound is used to look at the blood flow at different segments of your legs. Normally blood pressure is similar whether it is measured in the legs or arms.
How long does an arterial duplex take?
It is therefore best to have the examination performed after an overnight fast and it is important to avoid tobacco and caffeine prior to the test. A complete study can take up to two hours.
What is a duplex scan of arterial inflow?
Arterial duplex scan is a painless exam that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to capture internal images of the major arteries in the arms, legs and neck. A special jelly is placed on the area being examined while a wand-like device called a transducer is passed lightly over the skin above the artery.
What is an arterial duplex ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to “see” inside your body. An arterial duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to create a color map of the arteries in your legs to identify: Narrowing of your vessels that may be causing leg pain when walking.
What is a duplex scan of legs?
Ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to “see” inside your body. An arterial duplex ultrasound uses sound waves to create a color map of the arteries in your legs to identify: Narrowing of your vessels that may be causing leg pain when walking. Resting leg pain.
What is the difference between duplex ultrasound and Doppler ultrasound?
A duplex ultrasound combines a traditional ultrasound, which uses sound waves that bounce off blood vessels to create an image, and Doppler ultrasound, which records sound waves that bounce off moving objects, such as blood, to measure speed and flow.
How do I lower my extremity arterial duplex?
The Test
- Once in the test room, you will lie down on a table or bed.
- We will place a probe on your legs in many places. Sound waves will bounce off the arteries and create a picture on a video screen.
- We will take several pictures of your leg arteries on both sides.
- The test takes about 60 minutes.
What is the difference between an ultrasound and a duplex scan?
Assessing blood flow through your limbs’ arteries A duplex ultrasound combines a traditional ultrasound, which uses sound waves that bounce off blood vessels to create an image, and Doppler ultrasound, which records sound waves that bounce off moving objects, such as blood, to measure speed and flow.