Sonography

How we can help

At the Vasmedic clinic, we perform Doppler ultrasound examination, which, in comparison to conventional ultrasound, allows us to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the findings in the vascular system and evaluate the presence of vascular blockages or assess the degree of their narrowing. Decades of experience with this ultrasound have confirmed that it is a painless, safe and effective imaging method. 

Preparation for sonographic examination

If you are interested in a self-referral examination, you only need to fill in an entry form at our reception. It is also possible to come in with a completed application form from your GP, giving personal details, specifying the exact examination required and its expected benefit, and a short history of the diagnosed disease (not covered by insurance). We make sure to give everyone enough time to explain the examination process and any findings.

• You must come to the abdominal and pelvic examination on an empty stomach. We recommend not eating for 6 hours and not drinking for 2 hours before the appointment. It is also necessary to have a sufficiently full bladder for a successful examination. 
  In general, you should drink approximately 0.5-0.75 litres of fluid up to 2 hours before the examination and then not drink or urinate.
• We do not currently perform breast examinations

Examination process

The examination is carried out by an erudite specialist - a radiologist who selects the appropriate ultrasound probe for the area under examination and sets the optimal parameters of the device. The patient lies on the examination table during the examination. The doctor moves the ultrasound probe smoothly over the patient's body in the area to be examined, while observing the image on the monitor. The examination is performed in different planes determined by the position of the probe, sometimes in different positions of the patient. During the examination, the doctor takes different measurements if necessary. The result is a written report or image documentation, on the basis of which the doctor can suggest the most effective method of treatment.