If you develop new or worsening symptoms of a blood vessel disease or its risk factors, ask your provider about vascular testing at Cyrus Medical Office in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Internal medicine specialist Golali Nejati, MD, and the skilled team offer diagnostic tests that screen for common blood vessel disorders and treat them to reduce the risk of complications. Schedule an evaluation by calling the New York City office or booking a visit online today.
Vascular testing at Cyrus Medical Office includes screenings for diseases affecting your blood vessels, which carry nutrients and oxygen to various parts of your body.
If the vascular system doesn’t work as effectively as it’s supposed to, unpleasant symptoms or dangerous complications could develop.
Vascular testing at Cyrus Medical Office can help detect the following and more:
Left untreated, vascular diseases could contribute to a stroke, a heart attack, bleeding, non-healing wounds, or similar concerns.
The following are examples of vascular tests:
Ultrasounds use sound waves to create internal body images and detect possible blood vessel diseases.
Doppler ultrasounds measure blood flow within your blood vessels and help detect abnormal activity.
Color Doppler is an enhanced form of a Doppler ultrasound that uses colors to assess the direction of blood flow and detect possible problems.
A duplex ultrasound combines traditional ultrasound images with information from Doppler ultrasounds.
The experts at Cyrus Medical Office might recommend vascular testing if you have one or more of the following risk factors:
Depending on the type of vascular testing you undergo, you might need to fast prior to the procedure. You should also avoid smoking and caffeine.
Vascular testing usually takes 30 minutes. Your provider places gel on your skin and uses an ultrasound device to create internal images of blood vessels or assess blood flow. They might place a blood pressure cuff on your legs to evaluate blood pressure in specific areas.
Afterward, the Cyrus Medical Office team reviews the results and lets you know if you’re a candidate for further diagnostic testing, medical weight loss, medication management, or a medical procedure.
Schedule an appointment at Cyrus Medical Office by phone or request one online today to learn if vascular testing is right for you.