Vascular Assessment

A vascular assessment checks that your blood supply to your feet is within normal limits.

Good blood supply is important for muscles to work well and to keep skin and nails healthy. It is very important to have blood supply checked if you suffer from a chronic condition such as Type 2 Diabetes or Rheumatoid Arthritis for the prevention of foot ulceration. The doppler ultrasound is used to listen to the blood vessels.

In addition to listening to your pulses you will have your blood pressure taken in your big toes and compared to the blood pressures in your arms. Discrepancies between blood pressures may indicate pathology to blood supply and in some cases may require further investigation.