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Doppler Ultrasound

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Ultrasound is a very safe and accurate investigative tool used to assess blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body. Ultrasound uses harmless high frequency inaudible sound waves to obtain images. Ultrasound waves are not dangerous or irritating to adults or children. The ultrasound waves are transmitted and collected via a hand held probe which is moved over the part of the body being investigated. You will not feel any pain or discomfort.

Norwest Medical Imaging has the most advanced ultrasound equipment available in Australia. Our state-of-the-art-imaging ultrasound systems, provide unprecedented image quality for medical diagnosis in a wide range of areas including vascular assessment of many regions in the body. Our sonographers and specialist radiologists (doctors) are highly trained and experienced in all facets of vascular ultrasound imaging. At Norwest Medical Imaging we use high resolution colour Doppler ultrasound, permitting accurate non invasive evaluation of the blood vessels throughout the body. Colour Doppler allows us to not only to hear, but to clearly see blood flow within vessels, allowing an accurate diagnosis faster.

At Norwest Medical Imaging we perform a comprehensive range of high resolution colour Doppler real time dynamic vascular procedures including but not limited to:

• Carotid Artery Doppler Assessment
• Peripheral (arm and leg) Venous Doppler Assessment for deep venous thrombosis
• Doppler Venous Incompetency Assessment of the leg
• Renal Artery Doppler Assessment

PREPARATION

Depending on the area to be scanned you may be asked to follow special instructions. Continue to take all your usual medications. You will be given all the relevant information when making your appointment.
Vascular Doppler scans usually require no special preparation.

We understand that some patients are anxious about having tests performed. If you do have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask our staff. It is important that you are on time for your appointment to ensure there is sufficient time available to perform the procedure. Please remember to bring any previous x-ray films and your referral to your appointment.

RESULTS

Your procedure will usually take between 30 and 60 minutes. A trained sonographer will conduct the study and a specialist may also participate in the examination. After the procedure the results will be reported by a specialist. You may wait while the images are prepared and reported. You can also pick up the films and report at a later time. Norwest Medical Imaging strongly advise that you return to your referring doctor, in order for your doctor to discuss your radiology report with you.