Vascular Disease Screening

September 2005

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There are three types of vascular screening tests.

Carotid Scan – consists of a quick carotid duplex ultrasound scan and a blood pressure check for severe hypertension. These exams can detect the most frequent causes of stroke.
Aortic Scan – an ultrasound scan of the aorta, the body’s main artery. The scan can tell how big the aneurysm is and when it needs treatment.
PAD Scan – A Doppler exam for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) can quickly determine if there is any impairment in the circulation of the limbs. The exam can identify blockages in the leg arteries and tell how severe the blockage is and whether treatment is needed.

Source: Vascular Disease Foundation

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