Scope of Services

The Vascular Laboratory at CVTSA is a full service diagnostic vascular laboratory which uses state-of-the-art color duplex ultrasound images and non-invasive physiologic testing to diagnose vascular disease.

 

Our team of registered vascular technologists (RVT) performs more than 5,000 examinations annually with preliminary results available the day of the examination and official results within 24 to 48 hours.

 

CVTSA’s Vascular Laboratory is different from others in the area because all examinations are read by board certified vascular surgeons.

 

Vascular Laboratory Services

Cerebrovascular Examination

• Carotid imaging

Abdominal Duplex Color Imaging

• Renal
• Mesenteric
• Aortic aneurysm

Arterial Examination

• Upper and lower extremities
• Pulse volume recording
• Segmented pressures
• Graft and angioplasty surveillance and follow up

Venous Examinations

• Deep vein thrombosis
• Venous insufficiency and reflux studies

Other Services

• Dialysis access studies
• Vasospastic syndrome
• Impotence studies

 

Process

When referred to the Vascular Laboratory at CVTSA, patients must bring a referral with an indication for study. After the examination, a board certified vascular surgeon will read the scan and send the referring physician a report. Depending on the diagnosis, an appointment can be scheduled at our office with a vascular surgeon.

 

Emergency Situations

If a scan is ordered STAT or a DVT is spotted, a vascular surgeon will immediately call the referring physician.

 

Referring a Patient

To refer a patient or reach a vascular surgeon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please call 703-280-5858.

 

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