An arterial ultrasound looks at the arteries in the legs to see if there is any narrowing or reduced blood flow from plaque build up.
Time: 60 Minutes
No special preparation needed.
A carotid ultrasound looks at the carotid arteries in your neck to see if there is any narrowing or reduced blood flow from plaque build up, this helps to rule out blockages that can lead to stroke.
Time: 45 Minutes
No special preparation needed.
An abdominal aortic ultrasound looks at your aorta artery in your abdomen to rule out an aneurysm and assess any plaque in the artery
Time: 45 Minutes
• Fasting 8-12 hours;
• Water is OK;
• Schedule in the morning.
Ultrasound of the arteries within the upper arms and neck. This study is designed to see if plaque has formed within the arteries, blocking the blood flow. This is also called atherosclerosis; hardening of the arteries.
Time: 60 Minutes
No special preparation needed.