.: leg artery ultrasound/graft surveillance
What is a leg artery ultrasound?
A leg artery ultrasound scan assesses the function of your leg arteries. A small hand-held transducer which sends out sound waves is moved over your leg after gel has been applied. Images are formed on a TV screen and pictures are taken of these.
How long will the examination take?
Your leg artery ultrasound will take about 1 hour, for each leg.
Preparation
There is no special preparation for this examination.
In the Department
- On arrival at Fulford Radiology Services Ltd please check in at the Reception Desk, where your details will be checked.
- You will then be taken to the Ultrasound room. Generally examinations run to a tight schedule, so please be on time.
- Occasionally, urgent procedures need to be fitted in at short notice and you may be asked to wait.
How will you feel?
The examination should cause you no discomfort.
How will I get the results of my examination?
The results of your procedure will be available from your own doctor, referring doctor, midwife or physiotherapist once they have been reported on by our Radiologists (specialist xray doctors). No results will be available at the time of your visit.
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