CARDIAC & VASCULAR ULTRASOUND

Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound

The cardiac and vascular specialists at ProVision Diagnostics use advanced ultrasound technology to help diagnose a wide range of cardiovasular diseases and conditions. Ultrasound is used to create images of the heart and other soft tissue structures, and can also be used to detect blockages in the blood vessels. Ultrasound may be used with other diagnostic procedures or by itself.

Stroke Assessment

Carotid artery disease is a major risk factor for stroke. The buildup of cholesterol plaques in your carotid arteries can create blood clots. If these clots break off, they can travel to your brain and cause a stroke. We utilize carotid duplex scanning to test for narrowed carotid arteries that indicate an increased risk of stroke. Narrowing of carotid arteries is usually caused by plaque, a buildup of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances that circulate in the bloodstream.

Echocardiography

Cardiologists utilize echocardiography to produce pictures of the heart's valves and chambers and evaluate the pumping action of the heart. Any echocardiogram is often combined with Doppler ultrasound to evaluate blood flow across the heart's valves.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Assessment

The abdominal aorta is the artery that runs through the middle of the abdomen, supplying blood to the lower half of the body. It can develop an aneurysm, which is a localized, balloon-like expansion caused by having weak walls. If an aneurysm is suspected, an aorta duplex ultrasound is performed, which provides information about blood flow through the aorta, may be performed. Detecting an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is crucial because, if it ruptures, blood spills into the abdominal cavity, and death can result within a number of minutes.

Noninvasive Arterial and Venous Duplex Studies

Arterial duplex and venous duplex studies are performed to detect the presence, location, and severity of arterial and venous vascular diseases. We detect how well blood is flowing through the blood vessels and reveal any blockages.