Venous Ultrasound

In order to create images of the veins in the body, venous ultrasound uses sound waves. It is widely used, especially in the veins of the leg, to check for blood clots. Searching for blood clots, especially in the leg’s veins, is the most common reason for a venous ultrasound test. They are also known as thrombosis of the deep vein, or DVT.

Venous ultrasound imaging

During ultrasounds, a tiny probe called a transducer and gel are mounted directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves pass through the body, and photographs are taken in real-time. They can reveal the internal organs of the body's structure and movement as well as the blood flowing into vessels of the blood.

Venous ultrasound gives images of the veins all through the human body. A venous ultrasound examination can include a Doppler ultrasound study.

Common uses of the procedure

Some common uses:

• Determine the cause of long-standing leg swelling.
• Helping to guide the positioning of a needle or catheter in a vein.
• Mapping the veins in the leg or arm
• Checking a blood vessel graft used for dialysis.

In children, venous ultrasound is used to:

• Review a link between an artery and a vein. This can be observed in congenital vascular abnormalities and dialysis fistula.

Doppler ultrasound images can help doctors evaluate:

• Blood flow blockages
• Narrowing of blood vessels
• Tumors and inborn vascular malformations
• Decreased or missing blood flow to any organ
• Increased blood flow, indicating a possible infection

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FAQs

How should I prepare?

Guidelines to prepare for the ultrasound include:

• Wear comfortable clothing and avoid wearing jewelry
• You might be asked not to consume any food or fluids except water for six to eight hours before the procedure if you have an abdominal vein examination.

How does the procedure work?

During the ultrasound, a transducer sends sound waves and records the echoing waves during the exam. It sends small pulses of inaudible, high-frequency sound waves throughout the body as the transducer is pressed against the skin.

The direction and speed of blood cells as they move through vessels is measured by Doppler ultrasound, a special ultrasound technique. The sounds are collected and processed by a computer and graphs, or colored pictures are produced that represent the blood flow through the blood vessels. This entire procedure is painless.

How is the procedure performed?

The procedure is performed in the following steps:

• You will lay with your face upwards on an exam table.
• A clear water-based gel is applied to the section of your body being examined.
• The radiologist or technologist positions the transducer on the skin, sweeping around the area to be evaluated.
• The same transducer is used while performing a Doppler ultrasound.
• The procedure takes 30-45 minutes.

What will I expect during the procedure and after it?

After this procedure, you can expect the following:

• Ultrasound examinations are generally painless
• The warm gel is applied to your skin, placing the transducer against your skin to get the desired images.
• You may hear pulse-like sounds during the Doppler ultrasound.
• After the procedure, the gel is wiped off your skin.
• You may resume your daily activities once the ultrasound is over.

Who interprets the results?

The radiologist will analyze the image and send a signed report to the doctor who requested the exam. Your doctor will then communicate the results of the ultrasound with you. A follow-up exam can also be conducted to see if an abnormality has changed over time.