WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF UPPER ARTERIAL
IMAGING? The Upper Arterial Imaging test is
an Ultrasound study of the upper extremities. This test helps to determine
the severity of the peripheral vascular disease and is typically performed
following a PVR study. The exact location of the plaque, as well as how much
plaque is present (percent stenosis) can be identified.
Upper extremity ultrasound exams are used to evaluate peripheral vascular
disease. Peripheral vascular disease affects a large portion of the general
population, more so in patients with known cardiac disease. You may have
talked to your physician about swelling, redness, pain or cramping you are
experiencing. This pain can be intermittent or constant.
WHO ADMINISTERS THE STRESS TEST?
A
registered vascular
ultrasound technologist administers
this test.
HOW LONG WILL THE TEST TAKE?
The total amount of time this test will take is approximately 1 ½
hours.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY TEST? There is no preparation
necessary for this test. WHAT WILL I
EXPERIENCE DURING THE TEST? Ultrasound equipment is used to
image the arteries under the collarbones. To get these images pressure will
be applied from the neck to the shoulder. This test is painless.
