What is it?
Echo-Doppler of the Lower Limbs, also known as Arterial Doppler ofthe LowerLimbs, assessesarterial changes in the lower limbs, such as the presence of atheromatous plaques, vascular calcifications and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Generally speaking, Doppler ultrasound is an echographic method that allows simultaneous assessment of vessels and determination of their flow by the Doppler effect.
How is it done?
You are asked to remove your trousers/skirt to expose the part of the body to be examined, and to lie down on the couch.
A gel is applied directly to the area to be examined or directly to the probe to facilitate the procedure.
Agreements and Prices of Arterial Doppler Echo of the Lower Limbs
- SNS / ARS (the user does not pay any fee if they have their examination at the NRD with a prescription from the Health Center);
- ADSE (the user only pays the co-payment, usually between €15), IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP;
- Insurers: Médis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Saúde Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vitória, Una Seguros, other insurers
- Health plans: Medicare, Prime Health, Wells Continent, other health plans.
Special prices for clinics with an agreement.
Where to do it?
Arterial Echo-Doppler of the Lower Limbs can be done at the NRD, at the following address: Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, nº 11-B, r/c, 1070 – 060 Lisboa (Next to Praça de Espanha)