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Mercy Vascular Center
Mercy Vascular Center
Located in Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa
Phone: 641.422.5177
In today’s health care environment, we all know that there are things we can do to help us all lead healthier lives. We also know that early detection of illness or disease can be key in a successful recovery.
The physicians, nurses and technicians of Mercy Vascular Center offer vascular laboratory tests to determine the adequacy of blood flow in arteries and veins throughout the body and to assist in the diagnosis of peripheral vascular and carotid artery disease.
Arterial Doppler Study
The arterial Doppler examination is performed by measuring blood pressures and Doppler waveforms at multiple levels of the arms and legs. The severity and location of blocked arteries can be approximated. Occasionally treadmill exercise is added to help differentiate the pain.
Venous Doppler Study
Venous Doppler studies detect blood clots in the leg or arm veins. They are frequently ordered for painful or swollen extremities.
Carotid Doppler Study
The Carotid Doppler examination is a noninvasive, painless, scanning of the neck arteries using high frequency sound waves to detect plaque buildup. Your physician may order this test if stethoscope examination of the neck arteries reveals sounds called "bruits." The amount and location of blocked arteries helps guide therapy and is an important part of stroke prevention.
Why Choose Mercy Vascular Center.
- Mercy has the only accredited vascular lab in North Iowa.
- All tests are preformed by registered vascular and diagnostic medical sonographers.
- Interpreted by board certified radiologists
- Results kept with patient’s medical record at Mercy.
Call 641.422.5177 for information or to schedule an appointment. A physician referral is not required. The cost of the test is the responsibility of the patient and are: $35 for each test or $90 for all three.
