Don’t let blocked vessels cause big problems! A 30-minute in-depth check-up for your legs
Do your legs often ache, feel numb, heavy or cold? Do you get tired after walking a short distance and need to rest before you can continue? Or have you noticed the veins on your legs becoming more prominent? Blood vessels are like water pipes: after long use they can develop blockages or pressure problems.
Our team has introduced a new comprehensive vascular testing system, a non-invasive professional diagnostic device that performs several physiological assessments of both “arteries” and “veins” to give an accurate evaluation of the vessels in your legs.
Common conditions of the leg arteries and veins
1. Leg artery occlusion: insufficient blood supply
- What it is: fat and plaque build up in the arteries, so blood flow is too low to meet the oxygen needs of the legs.
- Common warning signs: numbness or pain in the legs, a cold feeling, or pain after walking a certain distance that eases with rest (intermittent claudication).
- How it is tested: the ABI (ankle-brachial index), which, like measuring blood pressure, quickly compares the pressure in the arm and the ankle to accurately assess the degree of arterial blockage.
2. Leg varicose veins: obstructed venous return
- What it is: the valves in the veins are damaged, so blood pools in the legs and cannot return smoothly to the heart.
- Common warning signs: prominent veins on the legs, swelling in the evening, and legs that feel as heavy as if weighted with lead.
- How it is tested: a venous reflux test, which measures the duration of backward blood flow to find the key point of valve damage.
How is the blood-flow test done?
- As easy as measuring blood pressure: the whole process is non-invasive, with no injection, no blood draw and no radiation, and is completely painless.
- Quick and time-saving: the total time needed is about 30 minutes.
- Precise data analysis: combines professional waveform recording (PVR) with multi-frequency Doppler detection.
- Physician guidance: based on detailed charts and data, the physician can give lifestyle advice or medical management on a more scientific basis.
People more prone to leg vascular disease
- People with chronic conditions: kidney disease, or the “three highs” (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol).
- Unhealthy lifestyle: long-term smokers.
- Unusual leg sensations: people who often have numb or swollen feet or cannot walk for long.
- Occupational strain: office workers or counter staff who stand or sit for long periods.
You are welcome to arrange a consultation, to help your legs regain their lightness and vitality!
