About us
What is Vascular Science?
The Vascular Science Unit carries out tests to check your
circulation (arteries and veins). These tests will help your
doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional to
diagnose your condition and plan your treatment.
The tests we perform use ultrasound to measure blood flow in the
arteries and veins within your body. Our ultrasound scans are
sometimes also called Duplex or Doppler scans. The ultrasound scan
can identify any abnormalities within these blood vessels, for
example a blockage or narrowing of a blood vessel.
The tests are carried out by a Clinical Vascular Scientist in
one of our examination rooms using specialist ultrasound equipment.
Depending on your symptoms these tests may be on your tummy, legs,
feet, arms or neck.
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is vascular science?
Why have I been invited for an appointment?
We will have received a request from your doctor, nurse or other
healthcare professional asking us to carry out a specific test (see
the 'what we do' section for information about the specific tests
we provide).
How can I get an appointment?
Once we have received and processed your referral, we will send
you a letter or give you a phone call instructing you how to make
an appointment. We offer appointments at the the Bristol Royal
Infirmary or Weston General Hospital.
Our team aims to:
- Provide an excellent service for our patients
- Provide support and information for patients about their health
and lifestyle
- Working alongside other healthcare staff to provide the best
possible care for our patients
- Lead education, audit and research in vascular science to
ensure that a high quality standard of care is being
provided
