How long does vein mapping take

Ultrasound vein mapping helps ensure the veins are of sufficient size and flow to support the fistula. It takes approximately three to six months for the fistula to mature enough for use, so vein mapping and fistula surgery needs to be performed well before the start of dialysis treatment. Vein mapping is also commonly performed preceding graft placement for hemodialysis. A graft is a man-made tube that is inserted into your arm to connect an artery to a vein when the veins are too small for fistula or the veins are blocked.

Following a graft placement, patients typically need to wait weeks for the graft to fully heal before it can be used for dialysis. Whether you have a known vein issue or have a concern and want to explore the possible causes and treatment options, visiting Northern Illinois Vein Clinic for ultrasound vein mapping helps you get an overall picture of your vein conditions.

The ultrasound process is noninvasive, completed quickly, and the results are available quickly so your next steps can be discussed. Ultrasound vein mapping is a safe and effective way to help determine the cause of your symptoms.

Contact our vein specialists today, or schedule a free vein screening. During a vein ultrasound, a technician uses a small, handheld device to take pictures of your veins using sound waves. By repeating this process all over the legs and checking the blood flow, a map of your veins can be generated. A varicose vein specialist uses this information to detect flaws in the functionality of your veins so a targeted treatment plan can be created. Ultrasound vein mapping for varicose veins does not involve anesthesia and is not invasive, so the procedure does not require any special preparation.

Your body is not exposed to radiation during an ultrasound. During the ultrasound, a gel is placed between the ultrasound device and the body. The technician moves the device, sending sound waves into your veins that are bounced back to create images that are recorded by a computer. Because these images are created immediately, blood flow can be analyzed, and real-time concerns can be noted.

If you are suffering from heavy, burning or restless legs, a vein issue could be to blame. In some individuals, the valves that prevent backflow of blood in the veins of the legs become weak and damaged. This leads to poor blood flow and varicose veins. By creating a map of your vein system, the specialists at the vein clinic can help determine where the issues originate. Through the identification of the origin of your vein issues, only the veins with problems can be targeted and the healthy veins can be avoided.

For physicians: Guidelines for primary care providers to help determine when vascular specialty care is needed. Toggle navigation Vascular Center. Vein mapping. Ultrasound showing diameter of saphenous vein When lower extremity arterial bypass surgery is required, a bypass graft using a vein often provides the best long-term result.

No special preparation is required. A complete study usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes. See also: Diseases, conditions and their treatments: Peripheral artery disease PAD Diseases, conditions and their treatments: Critical limb ischemia Vascular Laboratory exams: Bypass graft evaluation Vascular Laboratory exams: Peripheral arterial duplex scanning Vascular Laboratory exams: Treadmill exercise testing.

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