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    • Phil Hemstreet, M.D.
    • Dana Hemstreet, CRNP
    • Jeremy Kelley, CRNP
    • Bradley Titus, M.D.
    • Amy Moore, CRNP
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      • Renal Artery Duplex Scan
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LOWER EXTREMITY VENOUS STUDY (LEV)

A Venous Doppler test is an ultrasound that uses sound waves to create a picture of your blood flow. The most common use of this test is to search for blood clots. It’s also commonly used for people with varicose veins.

Your doctor may order this test if you have leg pain or swelling, or if you have had a previous history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Left untreated, these blood clots can break off and pass into your lungs and potentially cause a pulmonary embolism.

Before your test:
There is no specific preparation for this test. Please allow approximately 30–60 minutes for the test dependent on whether we have scheduled you for testing on one or both legs / arms. 

During the test:
  • Gel will be applied to the skin over the extremity to be examined.
  •  A transducer (a small device that produces sound waves) will be pressed against the skin to record the images.

After the test:
You may resume your normal activities immediately following the test.

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100 Rice Mine Road Loop, Suite 104 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 
(205) 561-2370 
  • Home
  • Team
    • Phil Hemstreet, M.D.
    • Dana Hemstreet, CRNP
    • Jeremy Kelley, CRNP
    • Bradley Titus, M.D.
    • Amy Moore, CRNP
  • Services
    • Nuclear/Stress
    • Echo/Vascular >
      • Ankle To Brachial Index "ABI"
      • Aorta Duplex Scan
      • Carotid Artery Duplex Scan
      • Echocardiogram
      • Groin Duplex Scan
      • Lower Extremity Arterial Study (LEA)
      • Lower Extremity Venous Study (LEV)
      • Renal Arteriogram
      • Renal Artery Duplex Scan
      • Stress Echocardiogram
      • Venous Duplex Scan
      • Venous Reflux Study
    • Holter/Event Monitor >
      • Holter Monitor
      • Event Monitor
    • Hospital Procedures >
      • Angioplasty
      • Angioplasty and Stent Placement - Heart
      • Arteriograms
      • Atherectomy
      • Cardioversion
      • Carotid Arteriogram
      • ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)
      • Left Heart Catheterization
      • Loop Recorder
      • Pacemaker
      • Renal Arteriogram
      • Right Heart Catherization
      • Tilt Table
      • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
    • Pacemaker
  • Resources
    • Patient Portal
    • Make a Payment
    • Imaging and Radiology
    • Lab
  • Education
    • Blood Thinners
    • Weight Loss
    • Exercise
    • Smoking
    • American Heart Association
  • Forms
  • Medical Records
  • Vein Clinic
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Treatments >
      • Endovenous Laser Ablation
      • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
      • Phlebectomy
      • Sclerotherapy
  • Office-based Cath Lab
  • The Way
  • Contact Us