Vascular ultrasound, or duplex ultrasound as it’s also known, is an imaging technology the team at Tinsley Surgical uses to look at your circulation. It’s an invaluable technique for examining how well your blood flows through arteries and veins all over your body.
During the vascular ultrasound procedure, sound waves enter your tissues from the ultrasound machine. The sound waves bounce off your blood cells and back to the device, which records the pattern they make to create a detailed image of your blood vessels.
The Tinsley Surgical team sees the image on a monitor. They can calculate how fast your blood flows through a particular vein or artery. If blood flows too fast, you likely have a narrowing or blockage in the affected blood vessel.
Schedule AppointmentAt Tinsley Surgical, vascular ultrasound plays a vital role in:
Furthermore, our team leverages vascular ultrasound to diagnose and monitor various vascular conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysms and renal artery issues. It also serves as a valuable tool in tracking the progress of patients post-procedures like bypass grafts and stent placements.
Vascular ultrasound offers several advantages as a diagnostic tool. It is:
Tinsley Surgical’s in-house vascular ultrasound facility allows for quick and convenient diagnosis of patients, especially those at higher risk of vascular disease. Additionally, the team can perform certain procedures in-office based on the severity of the condition.