DVT Scan (Both Sides)

Description

Elite Community Ultrasound (ECU) is delighted to offer this comprehensive Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Doppler scan for those who are 16years or above and want to have an urgent scan for excluding the blood clots in the large deep veins.

A Deep Vein Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive medical diagnostic imaging to check the presence of thrombus (blood clots) and blood flow in the large veins in the arms or legs. This scan also looks at superficial veins in the arms or legs if there are any blockage due to blood clots. However, the occurrence of blood clots is more common in the legs. This scan includes the assessment of femoral veins, sapheno-femoral junction, popliteal veins, sapheno-popliteal junction, and calf veins in your legs. It can help your healthcare professional to determine an immediate treatment in various conditions in your peripheral veins.

The blood clots can be a medical emergency as they can reach into the lungs and can cause pulmonary embolism which can be life threating.

The most common conditions of the deep veins in the arms or legs can be:

Blood Clot (thrombus) in deep vein.

Thrombophlebitis.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why would I need an ultrasound of my Deep veins of legs or arms?

-If you have risk factors of DVT such as: bed rest or sitting for a long period of time (eg: during long-distance journey), family or medical history of blood clots, having long-term catheter in the blood vessels, pregnancy or childbirth, recent surgery or fracture in your lower limbs, pelvis, or hips.

-If you have been experiencing symptoms in one leg (rarely in both legs) such as: throbbing pain in thigh and calf while walking, swelling (oedema), warm, red/darkened skin around the painful area and swollen veins that become rigid or painful when touched. (For more information please visit: DVT (deep vein thrombosis) – NHS).

Please visit Private Vascular Scans page for FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us we shall be more than happy to answer your query.