Some patients find varicose veins an annoyance because of their bulging, ropelike appearance. For others, they are a major source of discomfort that could cause complications if untreated. Duplex ultrasound is one essential tool a vein doctor uses in locating abnormal vessels and formulating a treatment plan. How Duplex Ultrasound Works According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, vein doctors utilize this non-invasive procedure to check how blood flows in veins and also to hunt for blood clots. The specialists who typically use this technology at a vein clinic are vascular surgeons. MedlinePlus indicates that medical providers also refer to duplex ultrasound as vascular ultrasound and peripheral vascular [...]The post Why a Vein Doctor Uses Duplex Ultrasound appeared first on Bridgeport Vein Center.
