Frequently asked questions about vascular ultrasound

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Tran Cong Trinh - Radiologist - Radiology Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging.

1. What is Vascular Ultrasound?

Vascular ultrasound is a method of using sound waves to examine and evaluate the body's circulatory system, identify blockages and the location of blood clots. This is a test that does not use ionizing radiation, provides detailed images of soft tissues and does not cause any adverse effects on the patient's health.
Vascular ultrasound simulates images as well as all activities of arteries and veins. During an ultrasound, the doctor can see the structure and size of the arteries and veins, as well as whether the blood flow inside is stable or abnormal.
Ultrasound is often ordered by doctors to:
Monitor blood flow to organs and tissues in the body Detect and locate blockages and abnormal plaques or emboli. Help support the patient's treatment plan. Detects blood clots in large veins of the leg or arm. Determine the conditions for the patient to perform procedures such as: angioplasty,... Identify aneurysms Determine the origin and severity of varicose veins Evaluate the effectiveness of surgery or graft or blood vessel bridging.

Currently, cardiovascular diseases in general and vascular diseases in particular are gradually increasing. Vascular doppler ultrasound is a very valuable method of exploration, some common blood vessels are indicated such as: Carotid artery - extracranial basilar vertebrae, abdominal aorta, lower extremity artery system, renal artery, etc. venous system of the lower extremities,...

2. When is vascular ultrasound needed?

Vascular ultrasound is one of the diagnostic techniques, which can help doctors check the flow of blood in tissues and organs in the body. From there, it will determine the abnormal blood flow such as: Atherosclerotic problems, blood clotting, arterial blockage, ... From there, it is possible to offer treatment and prevent complications. suitable.
Cases that need vascular ultrasound include:
Deep vein thrombosis: is a disease related to blood clots in the veins located deep inside the body. In people with deep vein valve failure, sedentary activities, the risk of embolism is high. Arteriosclerosis: a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the feet and legs harden and narrow, affecting blood circulation to the lower parts of the body.

Superficial thrombophlebitis: Thrombophlebitis is caused by blood clots that form in a superficial vein, located just below the surface of the skin. Deep Venous Insufficiency: Deep vein valve failure causes symptoms that reduce the patient's quality of life. Early detection and prevention will be effective for patients. You have a vascular tumor in your arm or leg.

3. What is the vascular ultrasound procedure like?

Before performing vascular ultrasound, the patient should wear loose, comfortable clothing, and must remove jewelry or change into hospital clothes. The procedure for performing vascular ultrasound includes:
Position: The patient will be lying on a flat surface with different positions as indicated by the doctor such as lying on his side, lying face down,... in order to improve image quality. Apply a water gel to the area where the ultrasound is to be performed: it makes the transducer safe in contact with the body and eliminates the air pockets between the transducer and the skin that can block the sound waves from entering the body. Using the probe to probe the artery: move the probe in the area to be performed to obtain the necessary images.

In summary, vascular ultrasound is a non-bleeding, painless, safe and very valuable method of exploration, not only to evaluate vascular lesions in terms of anatomical morphology, but also to evaluate vascular lesions. hemodynamic changes. From there, the doctor can make appropriate treatment and prevention indications.
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