Vascular Laboratory
Comprehensive Diagnosis of Vascular Conditions
Our division's accredited Vascular Laboratory provides patients with a full range of non-invasive diagnostic services for all vascular conditions.
Diagnostic Procedures
- Ultrasound (duplex) imaging of carotid arteries to determine the presence of significant carotid artery blockage
- Assessment of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Evaluation for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) testing and treatment
- Varicose veins testing and treatment
- Spider veins treatment
- Ultrasound (duplex) to detect blockages of the renal (kidney) arteries
All studies are performed by trained and credentialed vascular technologists and all studies are reviewed and interpreted by members of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Most studies are performed on an elective basis in our outpatient clinic in the Lowry Medical Office Building, on BIDMC's West Campus.
IAC Accreditation
We are proud to be accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation (IAC). The accreditation means:
- The lab has demonstrated its attention to a high level of patient care and quality testing.
- The laboratory meets or exceeds ICAVL standards for noninvasive vascular testing for peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, extracranial cerebrovascular and visceral vascular conditions.
- Every aspect of the laboratory's daily operations and its impact on the quality of health care provided to patients has been assessed and reviewed.