Vascular Ultrasound in Newark, Wilmington & Middletown, DE

Noninvasive Imaging to Assess Blood Flow & Vascular Health

Vascular ultrasound is a safe, painless diagnostic test used to evaluate how blood flows through your arteries and veins. At Heart & Vascular Clinic, our board-certified cardiologists use state-of-the-art vascular ultrasound technology to detect blockages, clots, and circulation issues—helping us diagnose and manage a wide range of cardiovascular conditions with precision and care.

What Is a Vascular Ultrasound?

Vascular ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of your blood vessels and the flow of blood through them. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, this technology uses no ionizing radiation, making it safe for repeated use.

By assessing blood flow patterns and vessel structure, we can detect early signs of vascular disease and prevent serious complications like stroke, aneurysm, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

What Conditions Can It Detect?

Vascular ultrasound is commonly used to diagnose or monitor:

  • Arterial blockages (stenosis)
  • Plaque buildup (atherosclerosis)
  • Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Aneurysms (enlarged arteries)
  • Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
  • Post-surgical follow-up or stent/angioplasty success
  • Preoperative mapping for vascular procedures

It’s also used to assess blood flow to organs and tissues, evaluate pain, swelling, or circulation issues in the limbs, and determine suitability for vascular surgery.

How Does It Work?

During a vascular ultrasound:

  • A handheld device called a transducer is moved over the skin in the area being examined.
  • It emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off tissues and blood cells.
  • These echoes are captured and converted into live images of your blood vessels.

We may also use Doppler ultrasound, which shows the speed and direction of blood flow using color and sound to highlight abnormalities that can’t be seen with traditional ultrasound alone.

Why Choose Vascular Ultrasound?

  • Painless and noninvasive
  • No radiation exposure
  • Real-time, accurate results
  • Safe for patients of all ages and repeat evaluations
  • Crucial for early diagnosis and monitoring of vascular disease

Schedule Your Vascular Ultrasound Today

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of poor circulation or need follow-up care after a procedure, our expert team at Heart & Vascular Clinic is here to help. We proudly serve patients in Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown, DE with compassionate, comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Call (302) 338-9444 today to schedule your vascular ultrasound or consultation.

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