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Duplex scanning of the lower extremities
The examination is a combination of ultrasound diagnostics and Doppler, which makes it possible to obtain information about the condition of the vascular system of the legs from the inside. During the study, a two-dimensional image is obtained, which recreates the condition of the vessel walls and valves, the presence of blood clots and the speed of blood flow. This allows you to detect:
- pathologies in the development of veins;
- varicose veins (even at the earliest stages of development);
- vascular injuries;
- venous insufficiency;
- thrombosis and fistulas.
Duplex scanning of the upper extremities
As with discomfort in the lower extremities, there are symptoms and diseases of the vascular system of the upper extremities. If there are certain indications, this study is carried out, and sometimes in a complex manner - duplex scanning of the upper and lower extremities is carried out. The grounds for diagnosis may be pain in the hands, tingling and cramps, a feeling of cold or, conversely, burning, a change in the color of the skin of the hands.
What are the indications for duplex scanning of the extremities?
The reasons for the study are determined by the doctor treating you, this may be a surgeon, phlebologist. Indications include:
- heaviness in the limbs;
- numbness and swelling;
- pain symptoms;
- detection of vascular network, bulging veins;
- convulsions;
- change in skin color.
Are there any restrictions to duplex scanning?
There are no absolute contraindications to this type of diagnostics. However, there are acute conditions in which it is recommended to postpone the examination. For example:
- damage to the skin;
- bronchial asthma in the acute stage;
- infection;
- rashes.
What preparation should be done before the examination?
There is no need to follow a certain diet or limit yourself in any way. It is only recommended to wear comfortable clothes to make it easier to scan your extremities.
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