Diagnostic Tests & Procedures for Vascular Disease

Stamford Hospital's Heart and vascular Institute offers the most complete and up to date screening and diagnostic procedures available.  These include:

Angiogram - An x-ray of the arteries and veins to detect blockage or narrowing of the vessels.

Ankle-brachial index (ABI) - A comparison of the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm using a regular blood pressure cuff and a Doppler ultrasound device.

Doppler ultrasound flow studies - Uses high-frequency sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Doppler technique is used to measure and assess the flow of blood. Faintness or absence of sound may indicate an obstruction in the blood flow.

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - A noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. An MRA is often used to examine the heart and other soft tissues and to assess blood flow.

Treadmill exercise test - A test that is given while a patient walks on a treadmill to monitor the heart during exercise.

Duplex ultrasound - Uses painless sound waves higher than human hearing can detect. Duplex ultrasound allows your physician to measure the speed of blood flow and to see the structure of your leg veins.

Venogram - An x-ray that also allows your physician to see the anatomy of your veins. During this test, your physician injects a dye, properly called contrast, which makes the blood in your veins appear on an x-ray.

For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).