Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound is painless and non-invasive, yet provides your doctor with a wealth of valuable information about your cardiovascular system. Above all, it’s a dependable method of determining your risk for stroke, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and carotid or aortic aneurism.
 
Today’s advanced ultrasound procedures are capable of providing precise digital images of the heart, veins and arteries.  They can evaluate blood flow in a particular region of the body, such as the abdomen, arms, legs and neck and even determine the source and severity of varicose veins.
 
Vascular ultrasound provides your doctor with an accurate diagnostic tool which can identify blood clots, heart valve defects and congenital heart disease, hardening of the arteries, blockages, aneurisms and injuries. It can even help your doctor monitor your progress as you heal from arterial reconstruction and bypass grafts.
 
Your doctor may recommend a vascular ultrasound for you  
 
If you are 55 or older
If you are a smoker
If you are diabetic or if there is a family history of diabetes
If you have a family history of stroke or heart disease
If you have high cholesterol
If you are obese
If you have a history of PAD (peripheral arterial disease)
If you have excess levels of homocysteine in your blood
If you have excess levels of C-reactive protein in your blood.
TLC Diagnostics is the leading provider of physician support services on the East Cost. We have vast clinical experience with ultrasound procedures. When the test results are in, your doctor will discuss the results with you.  We encourage you to ask questions and determine what steps you can take to improve your health.