Specialist Vascular Ultrasound Assessments
Advanced vascular ultrasound for complex or less common arterial and venous conditions requiring a focused specialist assessment.
Tunica Diagnostics provides specialist Doppler and duplex ultrasound for selected vascular conditions from our Central London diagnostic clinic.
Focused vascular investigations
Specialist ultrasound examinations are tailored to the specific clinical question rather than using a one-size-fits-all scanning approach.
What are specialist vascular assessments?
Some vascular conditions require a more specialised ultrasound examination than a standard leg, carotid or aneurysm scan.
These investigations are designed around a specific clinical question and may involve detailed assessment of blood vessels, blood-flow patterns or vascular structures that are not routinely included in standard examinations.
Tunica Diagnostics provides selected specialist vascular ultrasound examinations for patients and referring clinicians who require focused diagnostic information.
If you are unsure whether the investigation you need falls within our specialist service, contact us before booking.
Vascular conditions we assess
The exact scope of each examination depends on the clinical indication and the vessels that need to be assessed.
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
Specialist Doppler ultrasound can be used to assess abnormal connections between arteries and veins and evaluate the associated blood-flow pattern where ultrasound is clinically appropriate.
Temporal Arteritis Ultrasound
Focused ultrasound assessment of the temporal and related arteries may be performed where giant cell arteritis is being investigated as part of the clinical pathway.
Thoracic Outlet Assessment
Dynamic vascular ultrasound may be used to assess blood flow through vessels around the shoulder and upper chest where vascular thoracic outlet compression is suspected.
Renal Artery Ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound can assess blood flow within the renal arteries where a clinician is investigating possible renovascular disease or arterial narrowing.
Visceral Artery Ultrasound
Selected abdominal arteries can be assessed using duplex ultrasound where blood supply to the abdominal organs is the focus of investigation.
Dialysis Fistula Assessment
Ultrasound can assess an arteriovenous fistula, including vessel anatomy and blood-flow characteristics, where vascular access requires imaging.
May-Thurner Syndrome Assessment
Selected venous ultrasound examinations may be used as part of the assessment of suspected iliac vein compression, depending on the clinical question and imaging requirements.
Other Complex Vascular Assessments
If a specific vascular ultrasound investigation has been requested by your clinician, contact us with the referral details so we can confirm whether we provide the required examination.
Specialist scans are guided by the clinical question
Complex vascular ultrasound works best when the examination is matched carefully to the suspected condition or clinical concern.
A referral or supporting clinical information may be helpful for some specialist studies so that the correct vessels, positions and Doppler measurements can be assessed.
If you have a referral letter or previous imaging report, mention this when contacting the clinic.
What happens during a specialist vascular assessment?
The exact examination varies according to the vascular condition and the clinical question being investigated.
Review the indication
The reason for the examination and relevant clinical information are reviewed before scanning.
Focused ultrasound
The relevant arteries, veins or vascular structures are examined using diagnostic ultrasound.
Doppler assessment
Blood-flow characteristics and measurements are obtained where relevant to the investigation.
Findings
The findings are documented to support the appropriate clinical pathway and further management where required.
Private specialist vascular ultrasound pricing
Pricing varies according to the complexity and type of specialist vascular examination required.
Contact us if you are unsure which category your requested scan falls into. Providing the clinical indication or referral details can help us confirm the appropriate examination.
Diagnostic information for complex vascular questions
Specialist vascular ultrasound can provide detailed information about vessel anatomy and blood-flow behaviour.
The exact measurements and findings depend on the type of examination being performed.
Where further review or management is required, the ultrasound findings can support the next stage of the clinical pathway.
Complex vascular assessments in Central London
Tunica Diagnostics provides selected specialist vascular ultrasound examinations from our diagnostic clinic on Charing Cross Road.
If your clinician has requested a less common vascular ultrasound study, contact us with the examination name and clinical indication so we can confirm availability.
Specialist vascular ultrasound FAQs
Common questions about complex vascular ultrasound examinations at Tunica Diagnostics.
What is a specialist vascular ultrasound?
A specialist vascular ultrasound is a focused examination designed to answer a specific clinical question about arteries, veins or blood flow that may not be covered by a routine vascular scan.
Which specialist vascular scans do you offer?
Tunica Diagnostics offers selected assessments including AVM, temporal arteritis, thoracic outlet, renal artery, visceral artery, dialysis fistula and May-Thurner-related vascular ultrasound examinations.
Do I need a referral?
Some specialist examinations benefit from referral information because the scan needs to address a specific clinical question. Contact us with the requested scan and any referral details so we can advise on the appropriate examination.
What is a temporal arteritis ultrasound?
Temporal arteritis ultrasound is a focused examination of selected arteries used as part of the assessment of suspected giant cell arteritis within an appropriate clinical pathway.
Can ultrasound assess thoracic outlet syndrome?
Vascular ultrasound can be used to assess blood flow where vascular thoracic outlet compression is suspected. Dynamic positioning or manoeuvres may form part of the assessment where appropriate.
What does a renal artery Doppler assess?
Renal artery Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow through the arteries supplying the kidneys and can provide information where renovascular disease is being investigated.
Can you assess a dialysis fistula?
Yes. Vascular ultrasound can assess the anatomy and blood-flow characteristics of an arteriovenous fistula where imaging of dialysis access is required.
How much do specialist vascular scans cost?
Current specialist scan prices vary according to the examination. AVM, renal and visceral assessments are £400, while temporal arteritis, thoracic outlet and fistula assessments are £250.
Where are specialist vascular scans performed?
Tunica Diagnostics provides specialist vascular ultrasound from 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT.
Need a specialist vascular ultrasound?
Contact us with the scan requested, your clinical indication or referral information and we can confirm the appropriate specialist vascular assessment.