arotic duplex

WHAT IS AN AROTIC DUPLEX?

 

An Abdominal Arotic-Iliac Duplex is an ultrasound test that uses

 high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate the aorta, the

main artery in the abdomen, and the arterial branches that deliver blood

 flow to the major organs in the body. This exam also evaluates the iliac

 arteries in the lower abdomen.

 

An Abdominal Arotic-Iliac Duplex ultrasound gives doctors

information about the arteries in the abdomen, such as:

 

the blood flow through the artery towards the legs. Blockages in

the aorta and iliac arteries may leave a patient with pain in the hip,

 buttocks, or thigh muscles during exercise.

 

the presence of plaque, a sticky substance that clings to the

arterial wall that can cause narrowing within the artery.

 

the presence of an aneurysm, a bulging artery.

 

evaluation of previous surgeries including stents and bypass grafts.

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