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Aortic Ultrasound

Indications:

• Suspected aortic aneurysm
• Aortic aneurysm monitoring
• Abdominal bruit (brew-ee) turbulent noise heard in the neck with a stethescope
• Stent placement screening prior to endovascular repair 

Description:  This test uses Doppler ultrasound technology to visualize the abdominal aorta.  Gel is placed along the abdominal region.  A probe is run along the length of the aorta.  Patients should abstain from eating or drinking the morning of the examination.  Patients' will be given early morning appointments so as to allow them nourishment following the exam.  Patients should continue to take their medications.

Renal Artery Utrasound

Indications:

• Hypertension
• Surveillance of renal artery angioplasty/bypass.

Description:  This test uses Doppler ultrasound.  Gel is placed along the abdominal region.  A probe is run along the abdominal region to detect blockages of the renal arteries which provide the blood supply to the kidney.  Patients should abstain from eating or drinking the morning of the examination.  Patients will be given early morning appointments so as to allow them nourishment following the exam.  Patients should continue to take their medication.