October 10, 2025
Vascular Ultrasound in Bolton: Your Blood Flow Check-Up
A vascular ultrasound is a gentle and safe way to look at how blood is flowing in your arteries and veins. At Chequers Health in Bolton, we offer private scans, including Doppler ultrasound, to spot and keep track of circulation issues without delay.
What Happens During a Vascular Ultrasound?
The scan uses sound waves to capture images of your blood vessels and to measure how fast and in what direction the blood is moving. It works for arteries and veins almost anywhere in the body.
What is Doppler Technology?
Doppler ultrasound is a smart tweak that lets us watch blood moving through your vessels in real-time. It makes it easy to see:
- Narrowed spots (stenosis)
- Blocked vessels (occlusions)
- Deep vein thrombosis blood clots Leg vein blood clots (DVT)
- Vein valve protrusion (varicose veins) and issues related to blood flow back (venous insufficiency)
Typical Reasons behind Performing a Vascular Ultrasound in Bolton
- DVT Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
- Carotid constructions
- Varicose veins
- Bumps on the blood vessels (aneurysms)
- Inspection of post surgical vessels
- Congenital indications
Before the Scan:
In many cases, you would not require doing anything special. Simply, wear comfortable, loosely fitting clothes and you may have to put on a hospital gown.
During the Scan:
- You will lie back on a clinical bed.
- Some gel will be applied to the skin over the area being examined.
- The sonographer will gently move the Doppler probe over this area to view your blood vessels and listen to the blood flow.
- The procedure usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Benefits
No radiation
Invasive and pain-free
Results ready right away
Risks
Very small: you may notice mild pressure from the probe
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FAQs About Vascular Ultrasound in Bolton
Yes. It’s one of the best non-invasive tests for DVT.
Not usually, unless your doctor says so.
Yes. It uses no radiation at all.
Most scans last 20–30 minutes.
Ultrasound of blood vessels takes a look at blood vessels and flowing blood while ultrasound of regular structures and organs sees regular structures and organs.
