Vascular Laboratory
Laboratory Services
The CardioVascular Institute (CVI) Vascular Laboratory provides a broad range of non-invasive vascular diagnostic services, ultrasound imaging, Doppler blood flow evaluation, and physiologic testing. The laboratory is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).
State-of-the-Art Imaging Technology
Our ultrasound systems are used to evaluate a complete range of vascular conditions including:
- Carotid Artery Stenosis (cerebrovascular)
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Venous Occlusive Disease
- Thrombotic Disease
- Abdominal Vascular Disease (aorta, iliac, renal and mesenteric) including AAA
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Renal Transplants
Extremity Arterial Disease Testing
We also offer physiologic testing for upper and lower extremity arterial disease. These tests can be performed before and after treadmill testing, which may be helpful in the evaluation of patients with intermittent claudication.
Diagnostic Studies
We are able to provide a variety of services to meet your needs and the needs of your patients. Diagnostic studies include:
- Initial diagnostic evaluation of vascular disease
- Studies of disease progression follow-up after surgical or catheter-based intervention.
We accommodate emergent studies on a same-day basis.
Registered Vascular Technologists
The laboratory’s dedicated registered vascular technologists (RVT’s) are proficient in all areas of noninvasive vascular testing and are supported by Technical Director Leslie Stone, RVT.
All studies are interpreted by Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery physicians and posted in the CareWeb Online Medical Record (OMR) under Notes - Vasc lab.
Accreditation
We are proud that in 2009, our vascular laboratory attained accreditation from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). The three-year accreditation means:
- The lab has demonstrated its attention to a high level of patient care and quality testing.
- The laboratory meets or exceeds ICAVL standards for noninvasive vascular testing for peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, extracranial cerebrovascular and visceral vascular conditions.
- Every aspect of the laboratory’s daily operations and its impact on the quality of health care provided to patients has been assessed and reviewed.
Laboratory Studies and Consultations
Study Orders
You may generate a vascular lab study order through BIDMC’s Web OMR order entry by selecting the Vascular Study (LMOB) radio button. You will see a menu of the various studies available, and a prompt for the diagnosis code. You will then be prompted to contact us at 617-632-9959 for an appointment date and time.
Schedule a Study or Consultation
If you would like to schedule a vascular lab study or a consultation with one of our vascular surgeons, please call the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at 617-632-9959.
Study Location
Most diagnostic studies are performed on an elective basis in our outpatient setting in the Lowry Building on Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center's West Campus.
Address
Lowry Building
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (West Campus)
110 Francis Street, Suite 5B
Boston, MA 02215
Parking
Parking is available in the parking garage attached to the building. View BIDMC's interactive map.
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