Vascular ultrasound is the diagnostic imaging of the arteries, veins, and different blood vessels of the body, using high-frequency sonic waves. It can detect conditions like artery blockage, calcification, altered blood flow, etc. Vascular ultrasound reporting refers to the remote interpretation and analysis of ultrasound images by subspecialty radiologists. This reduces the turnaround time (TAT) and ensures quality diagnosis of vascular disorders.
The brain is the core of the central nervous system (CNS), and it requires constant arterial supply. Any interference in this supply can lead to arterial blockage, atherosclerotic plaque formation, altered flow of blood, etc. A vascular ultrasound can easily detect these abnormalities.
The heart is connected with the aorta and some of the major branches for circulation, which makes it vulnerable to complications like aneurysm, occlusion, wall calcification, plaque formation, etc. These blood vessels can be observed using a vascular ultrasound for proper functioning.
The kidneys are involved in the filtration of blood and collection of electrolytes and are connected to key blood vessels in the body. These blood vessels are prone to artery and vein blockage, thrombosis, abnormal intrarenal resistance, etc. To ensure the optimal functioning of these blood vessels, vascular ultrasound is the imaging of choice.
Arterial Doppler ultrasound
Venous Doppler ultrasound
Combined arterial and venous Doppler study
Cervical vascular ultrasound
Upper limb vascular ultrasound
Lower limb vascular ultrasound
Abdominal vascular ultrasound
Pelvic vascular ultrasound
Renal vascular ultrasound
Hepatic and portal vascular ultrasound
Cerebral vascular ultrasound
Scrotal vascular ultrasound
Obstetric and uterine vascular ultrasound
Postoperative or post-intervention vascular evaluation
Atherosclerosis
Arterial stenosis
Arterial occlusion
Peripheral arterial disease
Arterial thrombosis
Arterial embolism
Deep vein thrombosis
Superficial vein thrombosis
Chronic venous insufficiency
Venous reflux disease
Varicose veins
Renal artery stenosis
Portal vein thrombosis
Portal hypertension
Budd–Chiari syndrome
Varicocele
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Peripheral arterial aneurysm
Pseudoaneurysm
Carotid artery stenosis
Carotid artery plaque
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
The vascular radiology examination is performed on-site by a technician at the medical care unit.
These images are reviewed for quality and compliance with proper imaging protocol.
The images are sent to Statim Healthcare for further processing.
At Statim, a suitable radiology expert is selected for the case, based on its clinical data.
The radiologist thoroughly analyzes the images for any abnormalities. These findings must be differentiated from artifacts to prevent false positives and negatives.
The radiologist must consider the patient’s clinical information along with the image findings to accurately determine the etiology of the disease.
After the analysis is completed, the radiologist prepares a detailed report encompassing the complete diagnostic information.
In emergency/STAT cases, the radiologist prepares a preliminary report or communicates the results verbally.
The reports are electronically signed and sent to the institution using the hospital PACS/RIS system.
At Statim Healthcare, we offer remote interpretation and analysis services from radiologists. The quality of our services is ensured by employing licensed radiology experts, compliance with regulations, and strict data security.