Arterial Doppler Ultrasound, Right Leg
A leg arterial Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow through the arteries of the right leg, from the groin to the ankle, to find narrowing or blockage (peripheral arterial disease).
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All-inclusive. Reported by a consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer within 72 hours.
- Radiologists & specialist sonographers
- CQC registered
- GDPR compliant
- Report within 72 hours
What is an Arterial Doppler Ultrasound, Right Leg?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no radiation and no injections — to produce real-time images of soft tissues and organs.
Ultrasound is safe, painless, and radiation-free — making it a first-line investigation for many conditions of the right leg arteries.
Is this scan right for you?
Common reasons for having this scan include:
- Pain in the calf, thigh or buttock on walking that eases with rest (claudication)
- A cold, pale or numb foot
- Sores or ulcers on the foot or leg that are slow to heal
- Weak or absent pulses in the foot
- Diabetes or smoking with leg symptoms
- Monitoring known arterial disease or a previous procedure
What an Arterial Doppler Ultrasound, Right Leg can find
Ultrasound can identify:
- Narrowing or blockage of the leg arteries
- Peripheral arterial disease and its severity
- Aneurysm of the artery behind the knee
- Blood flow after a stent or a bypass
What it cannot do
Vascular duplex ultrasound is a validated first-line investigation, but findings are operator-dependent and may be limited by body habitus, vessel calcification, depth or patient movement. A normal result does not completely exclude vascular pathology. If you develop sudden or severe symptoms including chest pain, acute breathlessness, sudden limb swelling or any neurological symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately irrespective of your scan result.
What happens on the day
- 1Check in at our clinic in the Guildhall Outer Car Park at Bluewater. Parking is free.
- 2You lie on the couch with the limb uncovered. A little gel goes on the skin and the probe is moved along the vessels; for the veins the sonographer presses gently to check they squash flat, which is how a clot is ruled out.
- 3The scan takes about 20 minutes. There are no needles and nothing to recover from: you can drive and go back to work straight away.
- 4Your written report is uploaded to your secure patient account within 72 hours.
Arterial or venous Doppler?
An arterial Doppler checks the arteries for narrowing: book it for pain in the legs on walking that eases with rest, cold feet, or slow-healing sores. A venous Doppler checks the veins for a clot (DVT): book that for a swollen, painful or hot leg. If you are not sure which you need, call us and the team will advise.
Preparing for your Arterial Doppler Ultrasound, Right Leg
On the day of your scan:
- Wear loose trousers or shorts allowing access to the whole leg
- No fasting is required
- Avoid nicotine for two hours beforehand, as it narrows the arteries
Please notify the team if:
- You are pregnant or might be pregnant
- You have any open wounds or skin infections in the scanning area
- You have relevant medical history (diabetes, cardiac, blood thinners)
- You have allergies to latex or ultrasound gel
Your report
All diagnostic scans at MyScanHub are performed and reported by GMC-registered Consultant Radiologists or HCPC-registered Clinical Specialist Sonographers. Your written report is delivered securely to your patient portal within 72 hours.
You can download the report and your images from your patient account to share with your GP, physiotherapist or specialist, or add a GP consultation to talk the findings through. How to open and share your results.
Why consider a private Ultrasound scan for the right leg arteries?
When you need answers quickly — or when prior imaging has been inconclusive — a private Ultrasound at MyScanHub gives you timely access and specialist reporting without the wait.
Private scan benefits include:
- Fast access — same-day or next-day appointments, no waiting list
- Consultant radiologist or clinical specialist sonographer report within 72 hours
- Fully-private, CQC-registered, GDPR-compliant imaging centre
- Secure online access to your report and images, easy to share with your GP or specialist
Smarter scanning. Proactive health. Peace of mind.
Step 1
Choose
Pick a scan or a programme. No GP referral required.
Step 2
Book
Select a time online — same-day availability most weekdays.
Step 3
Scan
Be seen by specialists at our Dartford, Kent imaging centre.
Step 4
Results
Your written report within 72 hours, in your secure patient account.
Frequently asked questions
What is claudication?
Pain in the calf, thigh or buttock that comes on after walking a predictable distance and eases within minutes of stopping. It is the classic sign of a narrowed leg artery, and this scan is the test for it.
Why scan only one leg?
Because your symptoms are on one side. Arterial disease often affects both legs, so if you have symptoms in both, book the both-legs scan.
How long does the scan take?
About 20 minutes.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly, and every scan is reported by a consultant radiologist or a clinical specialist sonographer. You can share the report with your GP afterwards.
When will I get my report?
Your written report, from a GMC-registered consultant radiologist or an HCPC-registered clinical specialist sonographer, is delivered securely to your patient account within 72 hours of your scan, with your images alongside it.
Where is the clinic?
Our imaging centre is at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent (DA9 9ST), in the Guildhall Outer Car Park — free parking, a few minutes from junction 2 of the M25 and the A2. We're open Monday to Saturday 8am–9pm and Sunday 10am–5pm. Full directions are sent with your booking confirmation.
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