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Scanning at liverpool Vascular Clinic
At the Liverpool Vascular Clinic we use a few types of scans to help identify and treat numerous conditions. The scans will often be included or be part of your treatment plan with us. The main types of scans we use are Duplex scanning (Arterial or venous) and CT Scanning
The Treatment & Process
A full and comprehensive range of treatments is offered by the Liverpool Vascular Clinic who will assess and provide the appropriate treatment for you. Below are some of the most common scans we provide as part of your assessments and treatments.
Duplex Scanning
A duplex scan uses ultrasound to produce images of blood vessels and blood flow. Most commonly thought of as the type of scan pregnant women receive to see their baby’s progress.
We can then use these images to tell us where there may be blockages in your arteries and veins, the size of the vessels and any problems with any valves in your veins.
Our professional trained clinical vascular scientist will carry out the procedure which is quite painless with no side effects or risks.
This type of scan is often part of your assessment and ongoing treatment and if required we will give you all the information needed for you to prepare and understand how and what happens during your scan.
CT Scan
At Liverpool Vascular Clinic may use CT scanning (CAT Scan) to help us assess, identify and continue your treatment plan with us.
CT scanning is a powerful tool that can produce detailed images of many structures inside the body, and especially for us, images of your blood vessels and veins.
Part of the scan may involve you may be given a special dye called a contrast to help improve the quality of the images.
During the scan, you’ll usually lie on your back on a flat bed that passes into the CT scanner. The scanner consists of a ring that rotates around a small section of your body as you pass through it.
Unlike an MRI scan, the scanner doesn’t surround your whole body at once, so you shouldn’t feel claustrophobic.
This type of scan is often part of your assessment and ongoing treatment and if required we will give you all the information needed for you to prepare and understand how and what happens during your scan.
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Patient Reviews
"In 2024 I experienced severe pains in my left leg during a walk. After seeing the doctor then a consultant and a scan I was told that I had a blockage in a main artery of my left leg and that it was Intermittent Claudication. I could not walk more than 50/100yds without severe pain. I was advised that the body will compensate for the Claudication and that exercise will help that process. I did do exercise but with after thought not enough and not dedicatedly.
Things didn’t improve that much so I went for a second opinion with another Consultant (Mr Simon Neequaye) and another scan. The situation was explained in much greater detail and the possibilities of surgical procedures and the risks involved. The decision of what course to take was left for a couple of months for me to decide.
After a delay due to another medical problem I made up my mind to do everything I could with the advice given,that was,exercise could help with the condition. I researched and found an exercise program on the internet from a NHS hospital. It consisted of Twelve basic exercises to be done 2/3 times a week,which I started straight away and combined that with walking as far as I could as often as I could. I also practiced going up and down the stairs with my left leg leading to exercise it as much as possible. It was very painful at times but the advice was to push through, then rest then continue. It was very difficult at first but gradually it was easier to do the exercises and my walking distances improved.
After several months at my next appointment/ check up I was able to say that my mobility had increased significantly and that the pain had improved and now was more of an ache than a severe pain. Also I think doing something positive has helped me deal with the situation."
"After struggling with the veins in my left leg for 8 years, deciding to proceed with treatment from Mr Neequaye was the best thing I ever did. He kept my calm throughout the procedure, and the results are better than I’d have imagined."
"I found him to be an extremely skillfull, cautious and approachable Vascular Surgeon and despite the challenges created by the pandemic left no stone unturned at the pre-op stage.
He was never rushed and always took time to explain, in layman’s terms, and sometimes with sketches precisely what he was proposing as the solution to my pending complex Aortic Aneurysm repairs.
My procedure took place in early June 2021, I now feel fit and well and extremely fortunate indeed that my Surgeon was Mr Simon Neequaye."
"Following the discovery of abnormal blood pressure readings I was fortunate enough to be referred the consultant vascular surgeon Dr Neequaye.
Tests and scans revealed that I had a rare arterial plumbing configuration. Following discussion we decided that the condition would be managed medically with now annual checks and two yearly scans.
I am grateful for his level of expertise,the confidence this inspires and for the inclusive nature of our consultations. "