Diagnostic Ultrasound

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An ultrasound machine is an essential instrument for a Phlebologist. You cannot practice Phlebology (the study of venous diseases without one). The other essential instrument is the Doppler. This is the Phlebologist’s stethoscope and everyone who sees any doctor should have their veins listened to first. Ultrasounds are a dynamic study, that is, you have to be able to see the direction of flow in order to properly determine what’s wrong. Anyone with any varicose vein should have an ultrasound study done first before instituting any care whatsoever.