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Ultrasound of blood vessels

Vascular ultrasound is a modern non-invasive method of assessing the condition of blood vessels in the body. This study is highly informative, efficient, easy to perform. Ultrasound examination of blood vessels can detect abnormalities in their work in the early stages, which prevents many diseases and avoids serious complications.

INDICATIONS FOR ULTRASOUND OF VESSELS OF THE LOWER LIMBS

When it comes to ultrasound of the vessels of the lower extremities, it is often prescribed for problems with the legs, such as:

  • systematic or permanent numbness;
  • pain when walking, blue fingers;
  • high or low blood pressure;
  • high levels of "bad" cholesterol in the blood;
  • frequent involuntary convulsive contractions of the leg muscles;
  • the feeling of cooling of extremities at normal ambient temperature;
  • the appearance of "vascular asterisks" in different parts of the legs;
  • impaired nail and hair growth.

There are also recommendations for the systematic ultrasound of the vessels of the lower extremities for certain people who:

  • have diabetes;
  • lead a sedentary lifestyle;
  • suffered a myocardial infarction;
  • suffer from obesity;
  • perform heavy physical work;
  • smoke and abuse alcohol.

 

WHAT THE ULTRASOUND OF THE LOWER LIMBS SHOWS

During the study, the specialist can identify foot diseases such as:

  • Raynaud's syndrome;
  • thrombophlebitis and thrombosis;
  • varicose veins;
  • atherosclerosis and aneurysms;
  • endarteritis - inflammation of blood vessels;
  • arterial stenosis - a decrease or increase in blood vessels.

 

THAT ALLOWS TO EVALUATE THE INVESTIGATION OF VESSEL

The results of ultrasound examination of blood vessels are provided to the patient in the form of a protocol conclusion, which contains basic information about the state of blood arteries:

  • the thickness of their walls;
  • the ratio of pressure in the vessels of the ankle relative to the pressure in the shoulder vessels;
  • the speed at which blood moves through the vessels (see / sec.);
  • peripheral resistance index.
  • It should also be noted that ultrasound examination of the vascular system of the legs does not require any special training.

 

VARIETIES OF VESSEL ULTRASOUND

In addition to ultrasound examination of the lower extremities, ultrasound can also examine other vessels. Consider the most common types of such studies.

INVESTIGATION OF UPPER LIMBS BLOOD FLOW

As part of this diagnosis, the state of arterial and venous blood flow of the hands is studied. The method helps to diagnose:

  • blood clots;
  • narrowing of the lumens of the veins;
  • thickening of vessel walls;
  • deformation of arteries;
  • the presence of atherosclerotic plaques;
  • various venous injuries.

 

ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION OF THE ARTERIES OF THE BRAIN

The technique determines how well the brain is supplied with blood and, as a result, oxygen. This study is prescribed for problems with vision, memory, hearing, coordination, and other neurological disorders. Pediatricians even advise parents to make such a diagnosis of their child in the first year of life systematically.

Ultrasound examination of the arteries of the brain reveals:

  • changes in morphological nature;
  • insufficiency of blood supply to the brain;
  • degree of pathogenetic changes in the framework of cerebral hemodynamics;
  • pathology and anomalies of the arteries of the brain;
  • possibilities of arterial bed functions and etc.

 

STUDY OF THE CONDITION OF THE NECK ARTERIES (STUDY OF BRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERIES - BCA)

BCAs are usually prescribed to patients who complain of noise in the head, neck pain, frequent dizziness, systematic speech, and vision problems, as well as problems with memory, coordination of movements, and decreased sensitivity of any part of the body.

Among the recommendations for the systematic conduct of BCA:

  • hypertension and hypertension;
  • the presence of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries;
  • transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke;
  • smoking for 15 years or more;
  • myocardial infarction and metabolic syndrome;
  • frequent loss of consciousness and age over 40 (for men) and 45 years (for women).

BCA helps to study the patency of blood vessels, to identify any internal tumors in them, the condition of their walls, anatomical structure, spectral parameters (eg, blood flow velocity).

STUDY OF THE CONDITION OF THE RENAL ARTERIES

Such ultrasound is usually prescribed for frequent lumbar pain, urination problems, swelling of the face and legs in the morning, hypertension, renal colic, late toxicosis during childbirth, acute chronic kidney disease, lumbar injuries, suspected cancer, etc. e.

ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS OF THE ABDOMINAL AORTA

Ultrasound examination of the abdominal aorta helps the doctor to assess its blood flow and identify diseases such as:

  • thrombosis;
  • occlusions;
  • stenosis;
  • aneurysms;
  • tortuosity of the artery and etc.

 

Ultrasound of fetal blood flow during childbirth


As a rule, during pregnancy, the expectant mother undergoes 3 ultrasounds (each trimester). The doctor may also refer the girl for an ultrasound of the fetal bloodstream unscheduled to assess:

  • baby's heart rate and pulse;
  • blood flow rate;
  • the size and patency of the uterine arteries;
  • condition of the large uterine veins and arteries of the fetus.
  • In addition, if the fetus is wrapped around the umbilical cord, the ultrasound will assess the level of this threat.

 

PRICES FOR ULTRASOUND OF VESSELS IN THE SVYATY COMPLEX

In the sanatorium-resort complex, Svityaz can undergo ultrasound of vessels of one extremity at a price of 300 UAH. (two - from 500). If it is necessary to examine the branches of the aortic arch and the main vessels of the neck, such an ultrasound examination will cost 400 hryvnias. For more information, contact our manager, who will tell you all the important details about the procedure for your particular case and answer any questions about living and wellness in our complex.

REVIEWS ABOUT VESSEL ULTRASOUND

Our patients leave positive feedback about the ultrasound examination of the vessels of the lower and upper extremities, as well as other organs. After all, such a diagnostic technique is completely painless and is performed by an experienced specialist. Of course, many do not like the process of applying a sticky and cold conductive gel, but without it, the ultrasonic sensor would not be able to transmit the most complete picture of the condition of blood vessels. And if you do not take into account this little thing, we can say that the reviews of the procedure in the Svityaz complex in 100% of cases are positive.