Arterial Doppler in Hauppauge, NY

An arterial Doppler assists in the diagnosis of various medical conditions which may include:

• Blocked arteries
• Peripheral artery disease
• Blood clots
• Venous insufficiency
• Heart valve defects and congenital heart disease
• Aneurysms
• Arterial stenosis

During the arterial Doppler procedure, blood pressure is taken with a cuff at various points along the arms and legs. While these readings are being taken, a handheld device called a transducer is moved across each area. By measuring changes in pitch through ultrasound, the transducer detects variations in blood flow before and after the cuff is inflated, producing images of them on a screen for the doctor to examine.

The arterial Doppler test is performed in the ultrasound or radiology department or in a vascular lab and takes under an hour to be administered. Patients may experience mild cramping as the cuff temporarily cuts off circulation in a given area, but may return to their normal routine immediately after the test is completed.