Renal Duplex Ultrasound Scan The renal arteries provide blood flow to the kidneys. Renal artery disease, including narrowing (stenosis) due to atherosclerosis, can result in reduced blood-flow to the kidney. This can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) or kidney failure. Renal artery stenosis is the most common correctable cause of hypertension. Long-standing, untreated renal artery disease […]
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Venous Doppler A Venous Doppler ultrasound study may be part of a venous duplex ultrasound examination. Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that allows the physician to see and evaluate blood flow through arteries and veins in the abdomen, arms, legs, neck, or within various body organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Venous Duplex Ultrasound Scan The purpose of a venous duplex ultrasound scan is to evaluate venous blood flow in the patient’s arms and/or legs. Patients may experience symptoms such as pain, swelling or varicose veins in the arms or legs. These scans can aid in the diagnosis of venous abnormalities such as a suspected blood
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Tunneled Dialysis Catheters A hemodialysis catheter is a hollow tube used for removal and replacing blood to and from your body. The catheter is tunneled from the internal jugular (IJ) with the tip entering the atrium of the heart. An exit site for the catheter is in the chest wall, under the collar bone. A
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Varicose Vein during Pregnancy Effect of Pregnancy on the Venous System During pregnancy, many hormonal changes occur in the body that has a profound effect on the veins. Blood volume increases between 40% to 50%, while increased amounts of progesterone cause the vein walls to dilate and become less elastic. The pressure of the fetal
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Compression Stockings Not all situations need to be treated with an endovascular procedure. Sometimes patients can be fitted for compression stockings and followed up with subsequent ultrasound examinations. Patients can be fitted for and purchase compression stockings in our office.
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Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates the patient’s spider veins. Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and buttocks. If you have
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Endovenous Laser Therapy Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) or Venous Ablation is a technique that uses a laser fiber to close down the enlarged varicose veins. The procedure is performed in our office and takes about 30-45 minutes. A small laser catheter is passed into the affected vein with guidance from the ultrasound machine. The laser
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Varicose Vein The Importance of Blood Circulation Blood circulation supplies the body with nutrients and oxygen and removes waste products. Together, the heart, arteries, and veins facilitate blood circulation. The heart pumps fresh, oxygen-rich blood throughout the body via the arteries. The veins channel oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart. Healthy veins are vital in
Ovarian Vein Embolization (OVE) for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome What are the symptoms? Dull, aching pain is usually felt in the lower abdomen and lower back. You may experience: • Deep pelvic pain when sitting or standing, worsening throughout the day • Bulging veins on the vulva, buttocks or thighs • Painful/irregular menstrual cycles • Pain
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