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Vascular Lab
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SLMVRMC Vascular Lab is a full-service, accredited vascular
lab providing non-invasive testing of the arteries and
veins of the upper and lower extremities, abdomen, and
neck.
All VL testing is performed by Registered Vascular
Technologists (RVT). The Vascular Lab has been
accredited through the Intersocietal Commission for
the Accreditation of Vascular labs (ICAVL) since 1994.
Exams performed by MVRMC/VL:
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Carotid Artery Scan
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Upper/Lower Extremity Arterial Scan
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Upper/Lower Extremity Venous Scan
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Abnormal Scan
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--- Aorto-IIlac
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--- Hepato-Portal (Liver Arteries/Veins
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--- Mesenteric Arteries
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--- Renal (Kidney Arteries/Veins
Reason for Exam:
 Carotid-Stroke or TIA (Third leading cause of death in
U.S.)
Venous-DVT (More than 500,000 deaths per year due to Pulmonary
Embolus-the major complication
Arterial-Peripheral Vascular Disease (Legs) - Similar to Coronary
artery disease of the heart. (Heart Attack is the number one leading
cause of death in the U.S.)
Exams performed are considered Non-invasive and
utilize ultrasound.
(No needles, dye radiation, side effects).
No prep is required except for abdominal exams.
Most exams take one hour or less.
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Waiting room time is minimal.
To reach the Vascular Lab:
Enter the hospital the the Emergency Department entrance. Go straight
down the hall past the elevators to the Cardio Pulmonary Department.
You may be registered in the department.
Parking:
Parking is available in the East Parking Lot. Shuttle service is
available Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Valet parking is also available at the
hospital Main north entrance by the Medical Office Building.
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