Ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities

How is a lower extremity vein ultrasound performed?

The procedure includes the following steps:

1. The patient lies on the examination table in a supine or semi-sitting position, with the legs slightly apart.
2. A clear gel is applied to the skin to ensure contact with the ultrasound probe.
3. The doctor moves the probe along the veins, assessing their lumens, walls, and valves.
4. To assess venous filling, the patient is asked to stand, sit, tense the calf muscles, or hold their breath. This helps identify reflux and valve dysfunction.

At the end of the procedure, the doctor removes the gel, describes the detected abnormalities in detail, and provides treatment recommendations.

Interpretation of ultrasound results of veins of the lower extremities

The doctor's report includes the following parameters:

• Vein patency — indicates whether blood flows freely through the vessels or whether there are areas of narrowing, thrombosis, or occlusion.
• Vein diameter — measured to assess the degree of vascular dilation. An enlarged diameter indicates varicose veins.
• Venous valve status — assesses their ability to prevent backflow of blood.
• Presence and nature of reflux — indicates whether there is backflow of blood and how long it lasts.
• Thickness of venous walls — allows one to identify inflammatory changes, thickening, or thinning.
• Blood flow velocity and direction — indicates how effectively blood circulates through the venous system.
• Presence of thrombi — is recorded if dense formations are found in the lumen of the vessel that partially or completely block blood flow.
• Location and mobility of thrombi — indicates the location of the thrombus and the degree of its attachment to the vessel wall.
• Perforating vein status — assesses whether they properly pass blood between Superficial and deep veins
• Signs of phlebitis include thickening, changes in echogenicity, and fluid accumulation around the vessel.
• The presence of collateral blood flow indicates whether bypasses have formed for blood flow when the main veins are obstructed.
• Blood flow type: laminar (normal) or turbulent (impaired, vortex-like)

When planning surgical interventions, the position and condition of the vessels relative to anatomical landmarks is also assessed. This allows the physician to accurately plan access and minimize the risk of damage to healthy veins.

Prices for lower extremity vein ultrasound in Moscow

The cost of the examination depends on several factors:

• Type — An ultrasound with Doppler ultrasonography is more expensive than a standard one.
• Volume — the more vein segments examined, the higher the price.
• Doctor's qualifications — the cost varies depending on the experience of the phlebologist or vascular surgeon performing the examination.
• Equipment — Expert-class devices with high resolution and triplex scanning capabilities increase the price.

You can get an ultrasound of the arteries and veins of the lower extremities in Moscow at the K+31 Medical Center. The clinic employs experienced specialists who ensure a comfortable examination, provide detailed consultations, and interpret the results. You can find the cost of services in rubles in the price list on the website. Don't put off your doctor's visit—schedule an appointment today!

Equipment for ultrasound examination of veins of the lower extremities

The following are used for vein diagnostics:

• Stationary and portable ultrasound devices from leading manufacturers (Toshiba, GE, Philips, Hitachi)
• Multi-frequency linear transducers for visualizing superficial and deep veins
• Equipment for real-time volumetric visualization (3D/4D)
• Panoramic scanning devices for assessing long vein segments

The K+31 Clinic is equipped with expert-class equipment that detects even minor changes in the venous system. Patients receive reliable results and a complete picture of the condition of the lower extremity vessels.