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Raynaud’s

Vascular ultrasounds use high frequency sound waves to assess the blood flow of blood vessels in the body, including those in the neck, arms, and legs, from the groin to the ankle. Some vascular exams compare the blood pressure in your arm to the pressure at your ankle to determine how well your blood is flowing from your heart to your feet. On occasion, additional blood pressure readings make be taken at the toes.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR MY EXAM?

  • Please ensure your hands and feet are warmed from 1 hour up to your appointment time using warm gloves or thick socks.
  • We will be assessing your most symptomatic digits (fingers or toes) so ensure these are warmed
  • Please bring the following to your appointment: a valid government-issued ID, your provincial health card, and your exam requisition (if you have received one).
  • You can expect to be at the clinic between 30-60 minutes, depending on your procedure(s) and barring any unforeseen delays.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow enough time to check in with reception.
  • Bring photo identification and your provincial health card.
  • Take all prescribed medications as directed.
  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Please do not bring children who require supervision.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY EXAM?

  • If needed, we will provide you with a gown or shorts to wear during the exam.
  • You will be asked to lie down on the bed.
  • For the Raynaud’s exam, blood pressure cuffs will be placed on both arms and/or both ankles. Depending on your symptoms, sensors will be attached to either your fingers or toes to determine the blood flow. Following this, your hands or feet will be submerged in cold water for a short duration. Once cold immersion has been performed we will reassess the blood flow in your digits.
  • The blood pressure cuffs will inflate so the sonographer can take blood pressure readings. The cuffs may become tight but only for a few seconds.
  • During the exam your sonographer will listen to your blood flow, so you will hear what sounds like your heartbeat. This is the blood moving through the artery and each artery checked has a slightly different sound.
  • A warm, non-scented, hypo-allergenic ultrasound gel will then be applied at your wrists and/or ankles.
  • The radiologist reviews the images and measurements, and your doctor will receive a comprehensive report on the status of your arteries.

WHEN WILL I GET MY RESULTS?

We do our best to have our radiologists interpret the information and forward the results to your doctor by the next business day. Please consult with your doctor regarding your results and any follow up exams or questions.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

These exams are covered under your Alberta Health Care Plan. Only liver Doppler and venous ultrasounds are available at our Regina clinic; all other vascular ultrasounds are not offered at our Saskatchewan clinics.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please bring the following to your appointment: a valid government-issued ID, your provincial health card, and your exam requisition (if you have received one).

FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please ensure that you bring your requisition with you to your appointment.

DURATION

20-60 minutes

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