Venous Doppler Ultrasound (Arm)
Copyright 2001-2007, Daviess Community Hospital
1314 East Walnut Street - Post Office Box 760 - Washington, Indiana 47501- (812) 254-2760
Procedure Title:
Venous Doppler Ultrasound (Arm)
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Where:
You will report to the admitting office (main hospital entrance). Then report to Radiology. Someone from Ultrasound will be with you as soon as possible.
Purpose :
This test uses sound waves to take images of the veins in your arm. This scan is safe and usually painless. There is no radiation involved.
Preparation:
There is no prep for this examination.
Procedure:
This examination usually takes about 45 minutes. A water-based gel will be applied over the inside and front of your arm and upper chest. A plastic device called a transducer will be moved over your arm to obtain the necessary images for the Radiologist. Pressure will be applied over the veins to close off blood flow. Some discomfort may occur. You may hear sounds during this examination. This will be blood flowing through the vessels. This is normal.
After Car
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You may resume all normal activities after the test. Follow up with your attending physician to discuss results. Results usually are available to the physician in 2 business days.
Please call (812) 254-8851 to talk with one of the Ultrasound Technologists if you have any questions.
Reviewed:
12/18/2007