Board Certified Interventional & Endovascular Cardiologist & Venous Specialist located in Rapid City, SD
At our clinic, we offer a full range of non-invasive imaging studies to help diagnose heart and vascular conditions accurately and comfortably. These tests use ultrasound technology and are performed on-site by experienced staff.
Here’s what we offer:
Echocardiography
A transcutaneous ultrasound (applied over the chest) that evaluates:
• Heart chambers and valves
• Great vessels (like the aorta)
• How well the heart pumps and relaxes
• Congenital or acquired heart defects
Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
A Carotid Duplex is a non-invasive ultrasound test that looks at the carotid arteries—the two large blood vessels on each side of your neck that carry blood to your brain. This test helps detect:
• Narrowing or blockages in the carotid arteries
• Plaque buildup (fatty deposits)
• Your risk for stroke or transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes)
Abdominal Duplex
An ultrasound of your main abdominal artery (aorta) and its major branches:
• Arteries supplying the digestive system
• Arteries supplying the kidneys
This test helps identify aneurysms [abnormal enlargement] or blockages or narrowing in these important vessels.
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
A screening test that compares blood pressure in your arms and ankles to check for:
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Reduced circulation to the legs or feet
Arterial Duplex
An ultrasound of the arteries in your arms or legs to look for:
• Narrowing
• Plaque buildup
• Blood flow issues
This helps identify the severity and location of arterial disease.
Venous Duplex
An ultrasound of the veins in your arms or legs to detect:
• Blood clots (DVT)
• Valve problems that could cause leg swelling or pain
Venous Reflux Ultrasound
A focused ultrasound used to assess for:
• Varicose veins
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) — a condition where faulty valves cause blood to pool in the legs
Each of these tests is safe, painless, and done right here in our clinic to give you fast, accurate answers and help guide your personalized treatment plan.