Noninvasive Testing of Arterial and Venous Systems
We are proud to offer one of Mid-Michigan’s most comprehensive and reliable vascular diagnostic services in the Michigan Vascular Diagnostic Center. In 1980, the physicians of Michigan Vascular Center founded the non-invasive vascular laboratory as an adjunct to the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. From its inception, the vascular laboratory has operated under a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program (correlating laboratory, angiography, and surgery), and in 1990 was among the first in the country to obtain accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), now known as the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Make sure your vascular testing is done in a vascular lab accredited by IAC!
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
As of 2014, the American Board of Surgery requires credentials before a surgeon can even take the examination to become certified in Vascular Surgery. That credential is called RPVI (Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation).
The American Board believes that only a qualified physician should be interpreting a non-invasive vascular study.
Make sure a Vascular Surgeon is interpreting your non-invasive study!
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
As of 2014, the American Board of Surgery requires credentials before a surgeon can even take the examination to become certified in Vascular Surgery. That credential is called RPVI (Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation).
The American Board believes that only a qualified physician should be interpreting a non-invasive vascular study.
Make sure a Vascular Surgeon is interpreting your non-invasive study!
Types of Testing Available
All six of the test types below are non-invasive ultrasound exams. Your physician will recommend the one that matches your symptoms and risk factors.
| Test | What It Examines | Who It Is For | What It Can Detect | Related Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Aortic Imaging | The aorta, the large artery running through your abdomen | Adults over 65, anyone over 50 with a smoking history, and anyone with a parent or sibling diagnosed with an aneurysm | A weakened or bulging section of the vessel wall, known as an aneurysm. The larger the aneurysm, the higher the risk of rupture | AAA Management |
| Arterial Doppler | Blood flow reaching the legs and feet | Patients with leg pain or cramping while walking, non-healing foot sores, or cold or discolored feet | Reduced circulation caused by arterial blockage, known as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Untreated PAD can lead to limb loss | Peripheral Artery Disease and PAD Management |
| Arterial Duplex | Blood flow through specific arteries, with imaging of the vessel itself | Patients being evaluated before surgery, or being monitored afterward | Narrowing, blockage, or a problem with a graft or stent placed during a previous procedure | PAD Management |
| Cerebrovascular (Carotid Artery) Duplex | The carotid arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain | Patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a smoking history, or a prior TIA or stroke | Plaque buildup narrowing the arteries to the brain, which raises stroke risk | Stroke Prevention |
| Renal and Mesenteric Artery Imaging | The arteries supplying the kidneys and intestines | Patients with blood pressure that will not respond to medication, declining kidney function, or abdominal pain after eating | Narrowed renal or mesenteric arteries, which can drive high blood pressure and reduce kidney function | Renal Artery Disease Management |
| Venous Duplex | The veins in the legs or arms and the valves inside them | Patients with leg swelling, aching or heaviness, varicose veins, or sudden pain and warmth in one leg | Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis, and failing venous valves that cause chronic venous insufficiency | Venous Disease Management and our vein symptom quiz |
What to Expect
During these tests, a registered vascular technologist applies a warm gel to the skin and moves a handheld probe over the area being examined. Afterward, a board-certified vascular surgeon reviews the images, and your results are sent to the physician who ordered the test.
Am I Eligible for a Free Vascular Screening?
If you are over 50 and have a parent or sibling diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, you may qualify for a free screening. Call (810) 732-1620 to check your eligibility.
Schedule Vascular Testing in Flint, MI
- Main line: (810) 732-1620
- Location: 5020 W. Bristol Rd, Flint, MI 48507
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
