Non-Invasive Testing

The Iowa Clinic Vein Therapy Center has a non-invasive vascular laboratory that is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboaratories.

Why would I need non-invasive testing?  
To identify where and how badly your veins are damaged, your physician may order tests to evaluate blood flow. These non-invasive tests are painless and do not use needles, dyes, or x-rays.

• Doppler Evaluation
  During a doppler evaluation, your doctor, nurse, or trained technician uses a special stethoscope to listen for changes in blood flow that may indicate a clot or valve problem.
  
• Duplex Imaging
  This technique bounces sound waves off of your vein to create an image that shows the size and shape of your vein, as well as the amount of blood flowing through it.