Vascular Doppler ultrasound in Paris

It depends on which territory is being explored. The renal arteries and abdominal aorta explorations are ideally done fasting, since digestive gas can interfere with the images of these deeper structures. The others, the carotids (TSA), leg arteries, arm arteries and leg veins, need no particular preparation; eat and take your medication normally. When you book, the secretariat tells you which, if any, of your specific tests require fasting.

No, entirely painless and radiation-free. The specialist simply moves a probe over the skin with a little gel, whether examining the neck, arms, legs or abdomen. Depending on the exploration, you may be lying down, seated, or asked to stand briefly (for a venous leg Doppler), but none of these positions cause discomfort. Each exploration takes fifteen to thirty minutes and ends with the specialist explaining what was found.

One of the most requested explorations in this hub: it looks for a deep vein thrombosis (phlebitis) or venous insufficiency, the underlying cause of varicose veins. The specialist follows the venous pathways from the groin to the foot, checking that the deep and superficial veins are open and assessing how well the valves work. It's also useful when investigating fainting linked to a drop in blood pressure on standing, since it assesses venous return. Generally twenty to thirty minutes, examined standing and then lying down.

It follows the arteries from the groin to the feet to detect peripheral artery disease, a narrowing or blockage usually related to atherosclerosis. Particularly recommended if you have calf pain on walking that eases with rest, diabetes or a smoking history, or a slow-healing foot wound. It lets the specialist grade the severity and guide treatment. Painless, twenty to thirty minutes, examined lying on your back.

It examines the carotid and vertebral arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the brain, detecting atherosclerotic plaque and any narrowing, both directly linked to stroke risk. Often recommended for people with cardiovascular risk factors (high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking), a family history of stroke, or simply as routine screening after age 50. Painless, about fifteen minutes, lying down with your head turned slightly.

Yes, that's a specific purpose of the abdominal aorta exploration. The aorta is the body's largest artery, and this test measures its diameter along its length to screen for an aneurysm, an abnormal dilation of the vessel wall. Particularly recommended after age 60, in smokers, or with a family history of aneurysm. About fifteen minutes, ideally fasting for a clearer view.

When blood pressure resists treatment, a renal artery Doppler can look for a narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys, a condition that can cause resistant hypertension. The specialist places the probe on the abdomen to assess these arteries and blood flow; finding a significant narrowing can change your treatment approach. About fifteen minutes, ideally fasting and without smoking beforehand for clearer images.

A prescription is generally needed, since this is a complementary examination: if you're unsure whether you have the right one, our secretariat can advise when you book. Bringing the prescription along with any previous vascular imaging helps the specialist target the right exploration or explorations, since our hub covers six distinct territories. New patients are welcome; the specialist confirms during your appointment exactly which explorations are relevant to your symptoms.

For examinations carried out at the practice, your results are interpreted by the doctor and sent to you once the medical analysis is complete.

Use the online booking button on this page, or call the secretariat. Mention your symptom or reason (leg pain on walking, heavy legs, suspected phlebitis, hard-to-control blood pressure, or routine vascular screening) so we can direct you to the right exploration among the six our vascular specialist offers. Bring your prescription and any previous vascular imaging. Note that renal artery and abdominal aorta Doppler are ideally done fasting; the secretariat confirms which preparation, if any, applies to your appointment.