Veins St. Petersburg - Investigation: Ultrasound

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In our office, we are proud offer the most up-to-date vein investigations:
We focus exclusively on the treatment of vein disease of the legs. Our expert ultrasonographer is in our office full time , is certified and has long experience in all vascular issues.

The detailed complete exam for venous insufficiency (failed valves and dilated vessels), is a specialized exam not usually well performed in labs that focus on arterial cases and simple 'rule out a clot' exams.

Our exam carefully exams for valve failure and vein dilation in each the five vein systems that drain the surface of each leg. We also screen the deep system for clots and valvular issues. This is a detailed exam that is best performed upright and requires about an hour. Problems of the veins are identified and quantified, and several dozen ultrasound images are saved on a CD/DVD for any future review.

Our 'state of the art' equipment includes a very high-definition ultrasound and a unique apparatus (not generally found in office labs that do not specialize in vein exams), an automatic inflation-rapid deflation pneumatic device, standarizes and improves the exam.

Investigations:

Duplex Venous Doppler Examination of the Legs

Evaluation for failure of vein valves and quantification of 'reflux'
Measurement of vein dilation
Assessment of venous anatomy
Evaluation for deep vein valve problems and thrombosis

Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) with Anterior and Posterior Tibial Waveforms

This is an screening evaluation of the arterial circulation in the legs used to investigate for PAD.

How we investigate vein problems in our office:

Ultrasound Evaluation

After a history and focused exam, we perform a detailed ultrasound exam (about one hour required).

We first check for deep clots and screen the arteries.

We then carefully examine the five veins draining the surface of each leg. This exam measures the diameters of these veins and tests the valves. Any backward flow from failed valves is discovered and measured.

The results are very clear: valve problems, backward flow and dilated veins are either there, or they are not. Our ultrasonographer saves dozens of digital images of the inside of your legs for any future review by your doctor, Medicare, or insurer.

After this exam, Dr. Mountcastle will schedule an appointment with you to discuss the ultrasound findings, review your medical history and physical, and discuss any treatments advised.

Palm Harbor
(US-19 & Alderman Road)
Serving the cities of:
Dunedin, Palm Harbor,
New Port Richey, Odessa
34918 US-19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Largo
(at the HCA Largo Medical Center Campus)
Serving the cities of:
Belleair, Seminole,
Clearwater
168 14th St. S.W.
Largo, FL 33770

Largo
(Brian Dairy)
Serving the cities of:
Seminole, Pinellas Park,
Clearwater
7241 Bryan Dairy Road
Largo, FL 33777

St. Petersburg
(Isla del Sol)
Serving the cities of:
St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde,
Maximo, Gulfport
5901 Sun Boulevard, Suite #113A
St. Petersburg, FL 33715

Sun City Center
(Upper Creek Drive)
Serving the cities of:
Tampa, Wimauma,
Ruskin, Apollo Beach
4040 Upper Creek Drive, Suite #105
Sun City Center, FL 33573

Call (727) 865-6941 in Pinellas County.

Call (813) 634-1333 in Hillsborough County.

Toll free 888-875-6941

Daniel J. Mountcastle, MD, FAAEM, Director
Board Certified
Ohio State University College of Medicine,
Class of 1974
Specialty Practice for Leg Veins,
Member of American College of Phlebology