What is Venous Imaging?
Venous Imaging (commonly also known as a Peripheral Venous Study or Venous Doppler Study) is a test of the veins that cary blood away from your arms and legs. Generally a study is ordered to evaluate either the Upper Extremities (arms) or Lower Extremities (legs). For the test, ultrasound (sound which can not be heard) is used to take pictures of your veins. The test is performed by a highly-skilled technologist and recorded using an ultrasound machine.
What will Venous Imaging tell my doctor?
Some of the many things your doctor may have ordered your Peripheral Venous Exam to learn about include:
What To Expect.
For your test you may be asked to remove some garments (such as pants, shoes, and socks for lower extremity exams). For any disrobing necessary, you will be given a sheet or gown with which to cover-up. You will be asked to lie on your back for the exam. Ultrasound pictures are recorded by holding a microphone-like device (transducer) against your skin. A lotion-like gel will be applied to improve the picture quality and to allow the technologist to slide the transducer on your skin.
Preparation for the test.
There is no need to anything different from your normal routine to prepare for your Peripheral Venous Exam. You may eat a normal meal before your test and take all of your medications (if any).
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