Whether you have a known vein issue or have a concern and want to explore the possible causes and treatment options, visiting Northern Illinois Vein Clinic for ultrasound vein mapping helps you get an overall picture of your vein conditions. The ultrasound process is noninvasive, completed quickly, and the results are available quickly so your next steps can be discussed. Ultrasound vein mapping is a safe and effective way to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

What is Ultrasound Vein Mapping?

During a vein ultrasound, a technician uses a small, handheld device to take pictures of your veins using sound waves. By repeating this process all over the legs and checking the blood flow, a map of your veins can be generated. A varicose vein specialist uses this information to detect flaws in the functionality of your veins so a targeted treatment plan can be created.

How is this Process Completed?

Ultrasound vein mapping for varicose veins does not involve anesthesia and is not invasive, so the procedure does not require any special preparation. Your body is not exposed to radiation during an ultrasound. During the ultrasound, a gel is placed between the ultrasound device and the body.

The technician moves the device, sending sound waves into your veins that are bounced back to create images that are recorded by a computer. Because these images are created immediately, blood flow can be analyzed, and real-time concerns can be noted.

How Can Ultrasound Vein Mapping Help You?

If you are suffering from heavy, burning or restless legs, a vein issue could be to blame. In some individuals, the valves that prevent backflow of blood in the veins of the legs become weak and damaged. This leads to poor blood flow and varicose veins.

By creating a map of your vein system, the specialists at the vein clinic can help determine where the issues originate. Through the identification of the origin of your vein issues, only the veins with problems can be targeted and the healthy veins can be avoided.

Schedule an Ultrasound Vein Mapping

The professionals at Northern Illinois Vein Clinic can help you get started with treatment for your varicose vein issues. Our team has over 15 years of experience, so you know you are always getting proper treatment with the best outcome based on your specific situation. To schedule your ultrasound vein mapping or to get further information on their services, contact Northern Illinois Vein Clinic today.

A vein mapping ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to give certified ultrasound technologists a look at how the veins are functioning. The accredited ultrasound techs are able to measure blood flow in the legs and create a map of the leg’s vein system. Once this is done, a skilled doctor can see where the veins are functioning properly and where a specific problem exists. This is key to identifying vein disease.

By identifying the problem areas through ultrasound vein mapping, our team ensures we are treating only the parts of the vein that need it. By avoiding the healthy veins, the treatment procedure is minimally invasive.

A complete vein mapping experience will take about one hour to complete. Patients should wear loose fitting clothing and avoid wearing jewelry. There are no dietary restrictions and you should make the medical team completely aware of any medications you are taking. 

Our team has thousands of hours of experience mapping veins and treating vein diseases. Dr. Rimas Gilvydis has performed more than 20,000 successful vein procedures using minimally invasive techniques, such as laser vein treatments. Using the latest technology helps to reduce risk and recovery time, while increasing the rate of successful results. 

Vein disease is progressive and will get worse over time if left untreated. If you are concerned you may have vein disease, such as varicose or spider veins, act quickly to seek a diagnosis and treatment. Get a leg up on life by contacting us today to schedule complimentary evaluation.