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    How is Peripheral Vascular Disease diagnosed?

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  • Dr Brendan Stanley

    Vascular Surgeon

    Dr Brendan Stanley is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with over 25 years' experience. He practices in Perth, Murdoch and Mandurah, Western Australia. Brendan has … View Profile

    The diagnosis of PVD is made by a thorough patient history, physical examination and radiological investigation which determines the underlying causes and where the artery is blocked.

    A non-invasive ultrasound evaluation of the arteries is the initial investigation undertaken to determine the position of the blockage and assists in the planning of treatment. Occasionally, a Computed Tomography (CT) angiogram scan is also used to help confirm the site of the blockage.

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