Diagnostic Vascular Lab

What is the diagnostic vascular lab?

As a top vascular clinic in the region, the Vascular Institute of New York boasts a state-of-the-art diagnostic vascular laboratory for the testing and diagnosis of various conditions affecting the vascular system. The laboratory includes sophisticated technologies and equipment that helps the team identify issues and design appropriate treatment plans based on individual needs.

The team uses diagnostic lab services before committing you to invasive procedures and other treatments that may not be appropriate for your condition. The team sends all new information obtained during your lab testing to your primary physician to keep them informed of your diagnosis and treatment. 

What services are available in the diagnostic vascular lab?

Vascular Institute of New York provides many diagnostic services utilizing the on-site diagnostic vascular lab. The team might advise you of your need for:

Duplex imaging

Duplex ultrasound imaging allows your provider to see the blood flow in your kidneys, abdomen, and other areas of your body without the need for surgery or other invasive processes. 

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

ABI testing assesses blood flow in your arms or legs. Your provider uses a blood pressure cuff around your arm or leg to measure blood flow in your arms and your ankles to calculate your ABI ratio to measure the performance of the vessels in your legs against those in your arms.

What should I expect while getting diagnostic vascular lab services?

Whenever possible, the team at Vascular Institute of New York provides noninvasive testing. That means that you don’t need any incisions, scopes, or even a blood draw to gain a better understanding of the health of your circulatory system. 

One of the lab’s most valuable tools for noninvasive testing is ultrasound imaging technology. During an ultrasound, your provider applies a gel directly to your skin. The gel might feel cold, but the process is in no way uncomfortable. They glide the handpiece across the gel as it emits soundwaves that bounce off of the structures and liquids in your body. 

Unlike other imaging procedures, ultrasounds allow the team to see the inside of your body and your blood flow in real-time. It helps them find blockages and other issues inhibiting your blood flow. 

To learn more about the diagnostic vascular lab at Vascular Institute of New York and find out if its use is necessary for your diagnosis, call the clinic or request an appointment online today.