Overview of Venous Disorders
Fig. 38.1 The main superficial veins of the lowerextremity The principal return of blood flow of the lower extremities is through the deep veins. In the leg, the anterior tibial,…
Noninvasive Evaluation for Congenital Arteriovenous Fistulas and Malformations
Classification of congenital vascular malformations. Hamburg, 1988 A. Malformation typ e Predominantly arterial malformation Predominantly venous malformation Predominantly lymphatic malformation Predominantly arteriovenous malformation Combined vascular malformation B. Anatomical form (embryological…
Duplex Ultrasound Imaging of the Radial Artery
Fig. 31.1 Color Doppler image of brachial artery bifurcation Protocol The examination is performed with the patient supine and the arm alongside the body where the radial artery can be…
Duplex Ultrasound: Evaluation and Management of Post-catheterization Femoral Pseudoaneurysms
Fig. 29.1 B-mode image of preinjection partially thrombosed pseudoaneurysm Fig. 29.2 Duplex imaging with to-and-fro flow. Pseudoaneurysm neck marked Treatment Options Observation Several small studies have reported successful closure in…
Color Duplex Ultrasound-Guided Cava Filter Placement
Device Company Material Shape Placement approach Delivery catheter size (Fr) Max caval diameter FDA-approved usage Stainless steel Greenfield Boston Scientific, Natick, MA Stainless steel Conical, single level Femoral or jugular…
Duplex Evaluation After Renal Artery Intervention
Fig. 50.1 Intraoperative duplex sonography of main renal artery prior to repair in longitudinal (a) and transverse view (b). Post repair duplex (c) with corresponding spectral waveform analysis and renal…
Color Duplex for Diagnosis of Venous Reflux
Fig. 41.1 Duplex ultrasound report showing the distribution and extent of reflux. The patient presented with varicose veins in both extremities but she was symptomatic only in the left side….
Pulse Volume Recording in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Fig. 23.1 Picture of the Soteria Cardiac Platform (Soteria Medical, LLC, Miami, FL) in the format used for the performance of the Soterogram . This device also has an internally…
Noninvasive Vascular Testing in the Trauma Patient
Hard signs Soft signs Observed pulsatile bleeding Significant hemorrhage by history Arterial thrill by manual palpation Neurological abnormality Bruit auscultated over or near area of arterial injury Diminished pulse compared…
Duplex Ultrasound Velocity Criteria in Carotid Artery Stenting Patients
Fig. 10.1 Incidence of in-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting (CAS). (a) Kaplan-Meier cumulative event rates for clinically significant ISR ≥ 80% after CAS. (b) Kaplan-Meier cumulative event rates for…
