Heart and Vascular Richmond VA

For example, the Caratoid Doppler test uses ultrasound to look at the blood flow in the carotid arteries, which are located on each side of the neck and carry blood from the heart to the brain. During the ultrasound, the technician places a handheld instrument called a transducer on the patient’s skin, transmitting sound waves that produce images of the blood vessels on a monitor. This test is done as the first step to look the carotid arteries. Sometimes, arteriography may be needed later. The test is done to diagnose or evaluate:

• Arteriosclerosis of the carotid arteries
• Blood clot (deep vein thrombosis)
• Carotid bruit (an abnormal sound in the neck that is heard with the stethoscope)
• Injury to the arteries
• Monitor arterial reconstruction and bypass grafts
• Tumors and/or abnormalities in the structure of the vessels.

Richmond Heart and Vascular in Richmond, Virgina provides comprehensive cardiovascular disease management. For instance, we have a team of experienced and caring board-certified cardiologists,  advanced practice providers, nurses, cardiovascular technologists and medical assistants. As a result, we are committed to providing high quality cardiac care in Richmond, VA. Thus, our practice is here to support you at every step of your heart and vascular health journey.