All About Vascular Testing
One of the top recommendations for maintaining healthy feet is visiting your podiatrist annually for a check-up. This appointment allows us to scan your feet for any signs of potential problems and ensure that we help you avoid future foot pain. During this visit, you’ll likely get a vascular screening. This helps us get a better look at the strength of the circulation in your legs.
Reduced blood flow can be dangerous if left untreated. If you have numbness, pain, or weakness in your feet or legs or have diabetes, vascular testing is always a good idea.
What Is Vascular Testing?
Vascular testing is a way to check that there’s enough blood flow to your lower limbs. It’s a great way to see how much circulation there is in your veins and arteries. To start, there’s typically an ultrasound of your legs and feet. Your foot doctor will also check your pulse by hand, measure and compare blood pressures of your arm and ankle, and perform a visual exam of your legs and feet.
A vascular test is the best way to check for diseases like peripheral artery disease.
Benefits
Although vascular screening can help everyone, some people will benefit from a test more than others. Vascular testing is especially important for those who…
Are 65 years old or above.
Have any existing circulatory or cardiovascular problems.
Are experiencing any symptoms of poor circulation (like deep vein thrombosis)
Have pain, numbness, or weakness in your legs or feet.
Have diabetes or a family history of diabetes.
Have peripheral artery disease.
Have difficulty healing cuts and wounds.
Interested in vascular testing? Advanced Feet and Ankle Care now welcomes vascular expert Dr. Peter Farrugia to our team! Put your best foot forward and contact our office today to discuss treatment options! Advanced Feet and Ankle Care is here to assist you with any of your podiatry needs! To make an appointment with Jason M. Grossman, DPM, and Paul A. Osemene, DPM, call us at (732) 679-4330 or click here to schedule an appointment. The staff at our Old Bridge, Sayreville, and Freehold offices are ready and eager to help.