Pulse Volume Recording - Patient Information

What to Expect

• This is one of the most reliable and least expensive tests for PAD and is non-invasive.

Preparation for the Procedure

• The patient should wear loose fitting clothing.

Testing Procedure

• The patient lies on their back and blood pressure cuffs are placed around the patients ankles and arms.
• The cuffs are inflated and then deflated.
• After the cuffs are deflated an utlrasound technician uses an ultrasound device, called a doppler, to measure blood pressure.
• You may experience mild discomfort while the blood pressure cuffs are inflated.