Evaluates carotid arteries with IMT, kidney arterial blood flow, and leg arteries to identify early signs of vascular disease, kidney issues, and peripheral arterial complications commonly associated with diabetes — allowing timely intervention before serious complications develop.
The Reason for Three
Diabetes does not damage one artery. It damages the lining of arteries throughout the body, quietly, over years. These are the three places where that damage does the most harm and where finding it early still changes the outcome.
Diabetes accelerates plaque formation in the carotid arteries. A carotid Duplex with IMT measures both the plaque and the artery wall thickness — one of the earliest measurable signs, often visible years before a blockage.
Narrowing of the renal arteries drives blood pressure that will not come down and accelerates kidney decline. A renal arterial Doppler measures the flow directly, which a blood test cannot do.
Peripheral arterial disease is the pathway to non-healing wounds and amputation. And in diabetes it is frequently silent — neuropathy can blunt the leg pain that would otherwise warn you.
That last point is why screening matters more in diabetes, not less. The usual warning sign for poor leg circulation is pain on walking. Diabetic nerve damage can remove that warning, so the disease advances without the symptom that would normally send someone to a doctor. Imaging does not depend on whether you can feel it.
What Is Included
Plaque, narrowing, and intima-media thickness in the arteries supplying the brain. More on carotid ultrasound →
Blood flow to both kidneys, including the velocities that indicate renal artery narrowing. More on renal artery ultrasound →
Arterial flow down both legs, identifying narrowing that threatens wound healing. More on arterial ultrasound →
All performed in the same visit by the same sonographer, and all read by the same cardiologist — so the findings are interpreted together rather than in isolation.
Is This For Me?
No referral needed. Book directly if any of the following apply to you:
Not sure which package fits? Take the two-minute health score — it asks about your history and points you to the right one. Or compare all packages.
What Happens
About two hours, start to finish. No needles, no radiation.
The renal study images through the abdomen, so it is best done fasting — nothing to eat for six hours beforehand, water and medications as normal. If you take insulin, tell us when you book and we will schedule around it.
Warm gel and a small probe on each side of the neck. Entirely painless.
The probe moves across the abdomen and flank. You will be asked to hold your breath briefly so the kidney arteries hold still.
Arterial flow measured from the groin to the ankle in each leg.
Board-certified, in an IAC-accredited vascular lab — and all three territories read by the same physician, so a pattern across them is visible.
Written, with measurements, ready for your endocrinologist or primary care physician.
What We Detect
Combining these studies gives your cardiologist a comprehensive view that no single scan can provide.
The Honest Part
Most people screen and get reassurance. Some do not — and that is the point of screening. Here is exactly what happens in that case.
The Numbers
Three studies at $397 each, booked one at a time. Separate appointments, separate trips, and reports read in isolation.
One appointment, about two hours. Every study read together by the same cardiologist, in one report. $94 less, and the days back.
No referral. No insurance. No prior authorization. The price you see is the price you pay, due at the appointment — HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Why BlackPoint
Quality cardiovascular imaging shouldn't require a hospital visit, a referral, or a weeks-long wait. Our sonographer performs cardiovascular imaging daily alongside physicians — clinical-grade diagnostics delivered with genuine convenience.
Patient Reviews
BlackPoint holds a 5.0 rating — every review it has ever received. All of them are below, exactly as written. Nothing curated, nothing left out.
“Excellent service. Manny was very professional, explained every step of the process in plain language and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I strongly recommend the services!”
— Deb C.“Used BlackPoint for an echocardiogram and it from beginning to end all went smoothly, no surprises and expectations exceeded. Same equipment that was used in a prestigious DC area hospital. Report with my heart EF % arrived within 24 hours which was awesome. Happy I have a new baseline and will definitely use the service for another in 3 months.”
— Sharyn B.“Excellent service! Emanuel was friendly, professional, and vert efficient. I received my report within a few hours. Highly recommend.”
— Shaukat A.“Excellent experience right in my own living room! Emanuel was very professional and courteous! I am thrilled that I had it done and would highly recommend him.”
— Scott T.“Very good service. Very thorough.”
— Kirk P.“Just had my first echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) so very impressed. Nice quiet comfortable medical office suite, Manny is an absolute medical professional. Very calming experience, able to visually see your heart in action while Manny is explaining the various actions of the heart. Also performed an ultrasound on the carotid arteries. 40 min comfortable procedure to determine the health of your heart. Low cost, results within 24 to 48 hours and just a few days to get an appointment! This is the way healthcare should be!”
— Positive NRG“Recently had an echocardiogram with Manny. Office was clean, and quite, he explained everything before and during the procedure. He was very down to earth, and friendly. Made the ultrasound not feel as cold and medical, a much more relaxed feel to the appointment. Would highly recommend. A quick easy was to make sure your heart is healthy!”
— Natasha H.“My recent echocardiogram with Manny was such a positive experience. Manny was professional and informative. The atmosphere of the office was clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day. I would definitely recommend BlackPoint diagnostics for affordable, quick and accurate results.”
— Jennifer S.“I recently had an echocardiogram done with Manny, and he was wonderful. He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall — thank you, Manny!”
— Meagan B.“Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend.”
— Wanda K.“Manny was helpful and full of great information. It is great to be able to know up front the cost of testing and to have complete, accurate results with measurements included to send to my PCP. I didn't have to wait to schedule, and he was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable.”
— Becca N.“Manny was extremely friendly and respectful, I felt very informed and helped by the services he provides in his business. Would most definitely recommend coming here for cardio/vascular ultrasounds”
— Julia C.“I had a very thorough and detailed ultrasound scan. The technologist was professional and made me feel comfortable. It was a breeze to get in and out of the office. Thank you”
— Sam A.“This process was simple to understand. I felt safe and respect which is huge for me. He talked to me and 40 minutes flew by like that.”
— Mallory P.… and more every month.
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Common Questions
Good control slows vascular damage; it does not stop it, and the damage accumulates over years rather than showing up on a recent A1c. This package images the arteries themselves rather than inferring their state from blood sugar.
Not necessarily, and this is the most important thing on this page. Leg pain on walking is the usual warning sign of poor arterial flow — and diabetic neuropathy can remove it. Absence of pain in a diabetic foot is weaker reassurance than it would be in anyone else.
Blood tests show how the kidneys are performing. They do not show whether the arteries feeding them are narrowed. Renal artery narrowing is a treatable cause of blood pressure that resists medication, and it is invisible to a blood panel.
No. You can book directly with no referral, prior authorization or insurance approval.
About two hours for all three studies. Please fast for six hours beforehand so the renal arteries can be imaged clearly — water and medications are fine.
Book Today
No referral, no insurance, no waiting. Book your diabetic complication package today and receive your cardiologist report within 24–48 hours.