Non-invasive vascular testing can provide early detection of
abnormalities in the arteries and veins. These tests are painless and
are performed in our office setting by Registered Vascular Technologists.
Lake Washington Vascular Laboratory uses state-of-the-art ultrasound
technology, using high-frequency ultrasound images to analyze blood
flow in arteries, veins and organs such as the kidneys.
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Vascular testing is performed in a comfortable, relaxed setting. The
procedure is simple: a gel is placed on the skin or on a hand-held
probe. The probe is then placed on the skin to transmit the ultrasound
waves and receive the echoed image. Depending on the study you will be
in our office 1/2 to 2 hours. Exceptional test accuracy helps
physicians evaluate the presence and severity of vascular disease.
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| GE-Logiq-9 Duplex Ultrasound |
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Detailed
preliminary results will be faxed to your referring physician within 24
hours. A final signed report will be sent within a few days.
Potentially dangerous results will be reported with an immediate phone
call to your physician's office. Our technologists are trained to share
the preliminary results with the patient. If you will be seeing one of
our providers (surgeon, nurse practitioner/ARNP, or physician assistant/PA),
he or she will review the test results with you at your next
appointment. If you are not scheduled to see one of our providers, your
referring physician will be able to review the results with you.
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LWV invests in the newest technology. This increases the accuracy of your tests. We have recently purchased 5 state-of-the art GE Logiq 9 ultrasound machines. The images these provide are clear and accurate.
We also use treadmill testing to reproduce the effects of walking on arterial blood flow to the legs.
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Our technologists have four-year bachelor degrees in vascular ultrasound. They are certified by the Society of Vascular Ultrasound. We are a teaching site for the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR.
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The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories
was formed in 1990 to assure accuracy and standards for the performance
of non-invasive vascular studies. Lake Washington Vascular is
credentialed for the performance of Cerebrovascular, Peripheral
Arterial, Peripheral Venous, and Visceral Vascular non-invasive testing.
Drs. Pepper, Gibson, Ferris & Su are the medical directors of the laboratory.
Aaron Ebert, BS, RVT, is the Technical Director of the laboratory.
For more information, simply click on the links below:
Download Vascular Laboratory Brochure (PDF)
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - Click to download the latest version)
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