(Upper or Lower Extremities).  This test is used to image the arteries in the arms or legs.  The flow of blood is analyzed to diagnose and locate blockages that could lead to peripheral vascular disease, (PVD).

Instructions to the Patient
Access to the legs from the groin to the ankle, or access to the arms from the neck to the wrist is required.  Please wear clothing that can be easily removed, either from the waist up or the waist down.  Underwear does not have to be removed.

Additional Information
The procedure is virtually painless.  The exam takes approximately 30 minutes for one extremity, approximately 60 minutes for two extremities.

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