Arterial Upper Limb Ultrasound
Arterial lower limb ultrasound is an ultrasound of your lower limbs to assess for any narrowing of the arteries.
Through a hand-held transducer and gel applied directly on your skin, ultrasound uses non-radiation sound wave technology to create an echo image of the organs and vessels in your body.
The procedure is often performed to determine if reduced arterial blood flow could be causing pain in the legs when walking.
Other Cardiac Vascular Procedures
There is no particular preparation required for an arterial upper limb ultrasound.
You may wish to wear a loose and comfortable two-piece outfit. Your arms will need to be exposed for the procedure.
During an arterial upper limb ultrasound, you will be asked to lie on your back while the ultrasound transducer is moved over one or both of your arms to view the upper limb arteries.
An arterial upper limb ultrasound usually takes about 45 minutes.
An arterial upper limb ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure so you can return immediately to your usual everyday activities.
Your arterial upper limb ultrasound results will be reviewed and the report will be sent to your referring doctor. It is best to make an appointment with them to follow up on the results.
A venous ultrasound is used to evaluate swelling in the leg or arm. It can help determine the cause of swelling, such as a blood clot. The ultrasound can also be used to determine the cause of other symptoms, such as varicose veins.
An arterial ultrasound is used to find the cause of pain in the legs, particularly the calves or arms. An arterial ultrasound can determine if a narrowing of the arteries is present, which could cause pain when walking or exercising.
An arterial ultrasound test shows an image of the organs and vessels in your body. This image is created when high-frequency sound waves pass through your body. The sound waves bounce off of the organs and vessels. A computer then creates an image based on the sound waves. This image shows the size, shape, and movement of your organs and vessels.
The procedure is often performed to determine if the arterial blood flow to your arms is adequate and assess any potential blockage areas.
Avascular ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive imaging procedure that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to create images of the body’s internal organs and blood vessels.