Vascular Ultrasound

Protecting your health is a top priority, and a vascular ultrasound can provide an early warning of clots or blockages. At his offices in the Bronx, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, New York, board-certified neurologist Farhad Elyaderani, MD, offers noninvasive imaging tests like vascular ultrasound to evaluate blood flow in various parts of your body and create a custom treatment program to ensure better health outcomes. Call the nearest office or request a consultation using the online booking feature today.

What is a vascular ultrasound?

Using high-frequency sound waves, Dr. Elyaderani can create detailed images of blood vessels and soft tissues. Why is this so important? These images can reveal how blood flows through crucial areas of your body, including your neck, arms, and legs.

You may need a vascular ultrasound if you have troubling symptoms like:

• Slow-healing leg sores
• Muscle atrophy
• Pain in your hips, buttocks, thighs, or calves
• Burning sensation in your legs

You may also need this test after an organ transplant or venous disease bypass surgery.

What issues can a vascular ultrasound diagnose?

Dr. Elyaderani may order this test to determine if you have:

• Peripheral artery disease
• Atherosclerosis
• Blood clots
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Carotid artery disease
• Vascular disease
• Extracranial carotid artery aneurysm
• Varicose veins
• Deep vein thrombosis

With a clearer view of your vascular system, Dr. Elyaderani can detect blockages, clots, or arterial disease in your body.

What type of vascular ultrasound do I need?

Dr. Elyaderani tailors your care to investigate your symptoms and address your unique needs. After a thorough evaluation, he may recommend:

Carotid ultrasound

Also known as carotid Doppler, this test evaluates how well blood moves between the heart and brain. It can assess stroke risk and evaluate you after surgery.

Transcranial Doppler

Transcranial Doppler (TCD) checks the arteries in your brain. It helps diagnose strokes, monitor intracranial pressure, and identify blood flow pattern changes.

Leg ultrasound

The arteries and veins in your legs provide vital circulation to your extremities. There are two primary types of leg ultrasounds: Lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound, which checks for plaque buildup or narrowing, and standing venous reflux ultrasound, which searches for abnormal valves and potential blood clots.

Arterial and venous Doppler

While regular ultrasounds can’t show blood flow, these noninvasive tests bounce ultrasound waves off blood cells to check your circulation without needles or incisions.

Vascular ultrasounds are an important tool to assess your risk of complications like clots or blockages or detect them as early as possible. Call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani to book your vascular ultrasound evaluation or request an appointment online today.