Vascular imaging helps evaluate blood flow in the arteries and veins. It can identify narrowing, blockage, clotting, reflux, aneurysms, or other abnormalities that may affect the legs, neck, abdomen, or other vascular territories.
Testing may include Doppler ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, venous ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, or catheter angiography depending on the clinical situation.
Symptoms patients may notice
- Leg pain, cramping, coldness, or weakness
- Non-healing wounds or ulcers
- Leg swelling, varicose veins, or suspected clot
- Dizziness, bruit, stroke-risk evaluation, or carotid disease concern
- Pre-procedure mapping or follow-up after vascular intervention
How we evaluate this condition
- Selection of the right imaging test based on symptoms and exam
- Review of ultrasound or imaging results with the patient
- Integration of imaging findings with risk factors and treatment options
- Referral coordination when advanced vascular intervention or surgery is needed
Treatment and care options
- Medication and risk-factor optimization based on findings
- Exercise, compression, wound-care, or lifestyle strategies depending on the condition
- Procedure planning for angioplasty, stenting, ablation, or surgery when appropriate