Lower Limb Arterial Duplex
Non-invasive blood flow assessment to diagnose peripheral artery disease
Vascular Assessment
A comprehensive, non-invasive test to measure blood flow in your leg arteries and detect any blockages or narrowing that may be causing symptoms.
DR LUBOMYR LEMECH
MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Vascular), DDU (Vascular)
Test Features:
- Non-invasive ultrasound technology
- Ankle-brachial index measurement
- Complete leg artery assessment
- Professional results interpretation
Understanding the Duplex Test
This test will measure the blood flow in your arteries in your leg(s), from the groin to the ankle. The test will pick up any plaque build-up in the arteries that may be restricting the blood flow in your leg.
Your doctor may also ask us to check the blood pressure in your arms, ankles and toes. This is called an ankle-brachial-index test (ABI).
Non-invasive Duplex Scanning
Test Duration
How long will it take?
minutes per leg
for complete arterial assessment
additional minutes
for ankle-brachial index (ABI)
Why Am I Having This Test?
You may need this test if you have specific symptoms or risk factors
Leg Pain with Walking
You have been experiencing leg pain with walking (intermittent claudication)
Non-healing Wounds
You have non-healing wounds or ulcers on your legs or feet
Reduced Pulses
Your doctor has trouble finding your pulses in your ankles
Known Vascular Disease
You have known vascular disease or have had surgery or stents in these arteries in the past
What Are You Looking For?
Comprehensive assessment of your leg's arterial system
Blood Flow Measurement
Assessment of blood flow velocity and volume in leg arteries from groin to ankle
Plaque Detection
Identification of plaque build-up that may be restricting blood flow
Ankle-Brachial Index
Blood pressure comparison between arms, ankles and toes (ABI)
Lower Limb Arterial System
What to Expect
A comfortable, non-invasive procedure using ultrasound technology
Test Procedure
Preparation
Comfortable positioning and gel application
Scanning
Ultrasound probe moved along leg arteries
Results
Comprehensive assessment with results sent to your referring doctor
Non-invasive
No needles, radiation, or contrast agents required
Professional Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation with results discussed by your referring doctor
Advanced Vascular Diagnostics
Precise assessment for optimal treatment planning
Patient Information Sheet
Download our comprehensive information sheet about lower limb arterial duplex ultrasound examination.
PDF Format • Information about lower limb arterial duplex examination procedure and preparation
Expert Vascular Assessment
Dr Lemech provides comprehensive lower limb arterial duplex scanning with expert interpretation. Results are sent to your referring doctor who will discuss the findings with you. Accurate diagnosis is the first step to effective treatment.