Vascular Scanning in Brisbane
As Brisbane’s leading vein specialists, we are dedicated to providing state of the art vascular scanning services to all of our patients.
To discuss your vascular scanning requirements call (07) 3839 1733 or click the button below.
To discuss your vascular scanning requirements call (07) 3839 1733 or click the button below.
What is a Vascular Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging tool that involves sending sound waves into the body by passing an ultrasound probe over the skin. When these sound waves encounter different structures or tissue layers in the body, a small amount of the sound energy is reflected back to the ultrasound probe.
This returning information is relayed from the probe to the ultrasound machine, which is able to interpret the information and produce a visible image on the screen.
These images allow us to visualise the veins in your legs and along with this measure the size of the vessels to determine if the veins contain thrombus (clots). Through visualisation of the veins the ultrasound examination will provide a detailed “map” of the veins in your legs.
This returning information is relayed from the probe to the ultrasound machine, which is able to interpret the information and produce a visible image on the screen.
These images allow us to visualise the veins in your legs and along with this measure the size of the vessels to determine if the veins contain thrombus (clots). Through visualisation of the veins the ultrasound examination will provide a detailed “map” of the veins in your legs.
Identifying Varicose Veins
Another feature of ultrasound is that when the sound waves encounter moving blood inside a vessel. The direction of blood flow in a vein is very important in determining if your veins are functioning normally. Essentially a normal vein will only allow blood flow in one direction, up your leg, while a varicose vein allows blood flow in both directions.
Preparing for Varicose Vein Scanning
Most Leg scans need little or now preparation. It is helpful if you wear loose fitting clothing on the day. Bring loose shorts to change into after you arrive. Remember to bring compression stockings if you are having injections Ovarian Vein Scan.
The Day Before you should avoid fizzy drinks and any food likely to cause bloating. On the day of the scan, you need to fast for at least 5 hrs.
The Day Before you should avoid fizzy drinks and any food likely to cause bloating. On the day of the scan, you need to fast for at least 5 hrs.
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