Non-Invasive Vascular Studies

Carotid Ultrasound

An ultrasound of your carotid arteries in your neck which supply blood to the brain. This exam can help show: blood flow, narrowing or blockage of the arteries, early stages of cerebral vascular disease and it is utilized as a surgical follow up procedure.

Bypass Graft Surveillance

An ultrasound of your bypass graft. This exam helps the physician determine blood flow and whether the bypass is patent (open), narrowed or blocked.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Exam

An ultrasound of your abdominal aorta. Measurements are taken to determine if the artery is dilated or aneurysmal. This exam is done in the morning as you must follow a fasting protocol.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Exam

An ultrasound of your veins allowing the physician to determine if there is Superficial Phlebitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis or Valvular Insufficiency.

The vessels are viewed on a screen with the use of a transducer and ultrasound gel. The technician narrates the exam as it is recorded on a video tape.

Pulse Volume Recording

A blood pressure test of the arteries in your arms or legs. Blood pressure cuffs are applied to your arms, legs and feet and inflated individually at each level several times. Numbers and waves are recored on a graph.The physician can determine blood flow, hardening of the arteries and narrowed or blocked arteries.

-Each test takes approximately 40-60 minutes and requires no special preparation unless

otherwise instructed. The exam is taken with you lying on your back.

-Once completed, the Physician will review the tape or graph and dictate a report for

you and your cardiologist or primary physician to discuss together.

Saratoga Cardiology Associates is an ICAVL accredited vascular laboratory.