What is Venous Ultrasound?
Venous ultrasound uses sound waves to examine veins in the legs or arms, most commonly to look for blood clots or assess vein health before procedures like varicose vein treatments.
This procedure helps to:
- Detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Evaluate varicose vein severity
- Guide vein treatments or surgeries
- Assess vein function in chronic swelling
- Prevent complications like pulmonary embolism
What to expect after Venous Ultrasound?
The test is painless, quick, and requires no downtime. It is often performed in an outpatient setting.
- Application of ultrasound gel on the skin
- Gentle scanning with a handheld probe
- Real-time images displayed for review
- Compression of veins to assess flow
- Immediate results in most cases
