This scan checks the lower legs for general arterial health including the build up of plaques or thickening of the arterial wall, for people who have been identified as having generalised arterial problems. Information for doctors Duplex scanning provides images of the arterial tree and blood velocities from the aorta to ...

Already mentioned under the AAA scan, this ultrasound scan identifies and monitors aneurysms which can form in any section of the aorta, most commonly in the belly area, an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). If you have already been diagnosed with an aneurysm this scan can be used to monitor its ...

The arteries in the neck (carotids) are scanned to check blood flow and for the presence of cholesterol plaques. This scan is often used after transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke). Information for doctors This is an ultrasound scan that can detect the presence of carotid bifurcation disease and determine its severity ...