Doppler Assessment
We take health care personally because true excellence goes beyond medicine and machines. It lives in the moments when quality of life improves, when pain eases, and when a wound finally closes. Those moments matter. They remind us why we care, why we persist, and why healing will always be a source of joy to us as well as out clients.
Doppler assessment uses a handheld ultrasound probe to listen to blood flow in the arteries of the foot and ankle. Combined with blood pressure readings, it produces an ankle-brachial pressure index that tells us whether the arterial supply is healthy enough for compression therapy.
We can also use a simple and fully automated system that we use to check your arteries.
What this service involves
Doppler examination of the foot and ankle arteries
Or automated and ABI device that takes just a few moment to reach the measurement
Ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) measurement in both legs
Toe-brachial pressure index where calcification affects accuracy
Interpretation in the context of your symptoms and medical history
Clear guidance on whether compression is safe, modified or contraindicated
Onward vascular referral where significant arterial disease is found
we work closely with Professor Whiteley who is the world leading vascular consultant.
Who it is for
Anyone being considered for compression therapy, patients with leg ulcers of unclear cause, and those with pain on walking, cold feet, or a history of smoking, diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
What to expect
The assessment is painless and usually takes twenty to thirty minutes. You receive your results and their implications during the same appointment, along with a treatment plan or referral if one is needed.
Request Appointment
We will ask you a series of questions that will guide your follow-up with an appointment coordinator.
