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Imaging Services - Patient Instructions
Vascular Ultrasound Procedures
A vascular ultrasound (or Doppler ultrasound) is an exam that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce a picture or graph of blood as it flows through a blood vessel. No radiation or x-rays are necessary.
A vascular ultrasound procedure is performed to help evaluate blood flow through the major arteries and veins of the arms, legs, abdomen and neck. It can also reveal blood clots in these vessels. Your physician designates the area to be scanned.
Before your vascular ultrasound exam, you should have nothing to eat or drink for eight hours if your exam involves the abdomen. The remainder of the vascular exams require no preparation.
During the examination, a registered sonographer will move a hand-held device over your skin. The transducer is placed over the blood vessels designated to be studied, and you may hear sounds that represent blood flow through those vessels. You will be asked to lie very still during the procedure. The length of the exam is 30-60 minutes
After the examination, the images and data compiled during your test are forwarded to a radiologist/neurologist, who interprets the exam and files a report. This report is sent to your physician’s office, which will then contact you with the results.
Providing safe, quality patient care is our highest priority. To help ensure quality and safety, we ask that you do not bring young children with you to your appointments, as children are not allowed to accompany you during Imaging procedures. Staff is unable to monitor your child in your absence.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your doctor or contact Imaging Services at (320) 255-5619.
Your appointment is on:
Date: ________________ Time: ________________ at the following location:
____ St. Cloud Hospital - please check in at Door A
____ CentraCare Health Plaza - please check in at Woodlands Entrance
Contact Us
St. Cloud Hospital
Imaging Services
1406 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-255-5619 |
CentraCare Health Plaza
Imaging Services
1900 CentraCare Circle
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-229-4914 |
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