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Book at Falmouth — $397

No referral required  ·  Results in 24–48 hours

Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Bundle · 2 hours

Diabetic Complication
Ultrasound

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.

Falmouth Imaging Center — $1,097 We Come to You — $1,297

Booking at the Falmouth imaging center? Spread the $1,097: $548.52 at checkout, then 4 monthly payments of $137.12. Set up a payment plan

✓Registered cardiac & vascular sonographer
✓ASE Member — Echo Standards
✓Read in an IAC-accredited lab
✓Board-Certified Cardiologist Review
A sonographer holds an ultrasound probe beside a patient at rest

The Reason for Three

Why Diabetes Needs Three Territories Checked

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.

The arteries to your brain

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.

The arteries to your kidneys

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.

The arteries to your legs and feet

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 imaging 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

What Each Scan Shows

Carotid Duplex with IMT — about 30 minutes

Plaque, narrowing, and intima-media thickness in the arteries supplying the brain. More on carotid ultrasound →

Renal Arterial Doppler — about 45 minutes

Blood flow to both kidneys, including the velocities that indicate renal artery narrowing. More on renal artery ultrasound →

Lower Extremity Arterial Ultrasound — about 45 minutes

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?

Who Should Consider
This Package?

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

Your Visit, Step by Step

About two hours, start to finish. No needles, no radiation.

Before you come

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.

The carotid scan — about 45 minutes

Warm gel and a small probe on each side of the neck. Entirely painless.

The renal arterial study — about 45 minutes

The probe moves across the abdomen and flank. You will be asked to hold your breath briefly so the kidney arteries hold still.

Both legs — about 45 minutes

Arterial flow measured from the groin to the ankle in each leg.

A cardiologist reads all three

Board-certified, in an IAC-accredited vascular lab — and all three territories read by the same physician, so a pattern across them is visible.

Your report, within 24–48 hours

Written, with measurements, ready for your endocrinologist or primary care physician.

What We Detect

Conditions This Package
Can Identify

Combining these studies gives your cardiologist a comprehensive view that no single scan can provide.

The Honest Part

If We Find Something

Most people are checked and get reassurance. Some do not — and that is the point of imaging. Here is exactly what happens in that case.

The Numbers

Package vs Buying Separately

Separately — $1,191

Three studies at $397 each, booked one at a time. Separate appointments, separate trips, and reports read in isolation.

As a package — $1,097

One appointment, about two hours. Every study read together by the same cardiologist, in one report. $94 less than booking them one at a time, and three appointments become one.

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

The BlackPoint Difference

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.

  • Registered cardiac & vascular sonographer — Not a technician. A registered cardiovascular imaging specialist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, who performs every scan personally.
  • Board-Certified Cardiologist Review — Read by a physician whose lab holds IAC Accreditation in Echocardiography and Vascular Testing — the same standard hospitals are held to.
  • Read Together, Not Separately — One cardiologist sees every study in the same sitting. Findings in one inform the reading of the others.
  • Results in 24–48 Hours — With measurements included, in a form your own physician can use.
  • Transparent Pricing — $1,097 all-inclusive. No referral, no insurance, no surprise bill.

Patient Reviews

Every Review, Unedited

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. Emanuel 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!”

Google review · Echocardiogram
★★★★★

“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.”

Google review · Echocardiogram
★★★★★

“Excellent service! Emanuel was friendly, professional, and vert efficient. I received my report within a few hours. Highly recommend.”

Google review · Ultrasound
★★★★★

“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.”

Google review · Falmouth Imaging Center
★★★★★

“Very good service. Very thorough.”

Google review · Ultrasound
★★★★★

“Just had my first echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) so very impressed. Nice quiet comfortable medical office suite, Emanuel is an absolute medical professional. Very calming experience, able to visually see your heart in action while Emanuel 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!”

Google review · Echocardiogram + Carotid
★★★★★

“Recently had an echocardiogram with Emanuel. 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!”

Google review · Echocardiogram
★★★★★

“My recent echocardiogram with Emanuel was such a positive experience. Emanuel 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.”

Google review · Echocardiogram
★★★★★

“I recently had an echocardiogram done with Emanuel, 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, Emanuel!”

Google review · Echocardiogram
★★★★★

“Emanuel 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 Emanuel. Highly recommend.”

Google review · Ultrasound
★★★★★

“Emanuel 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.”

Google review · Ultrasound
★★★★★

“Emanuel 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”

Google review · Vascular Ultrasound
★★★★★

“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”

Google review · Ultrasound
★★★★★

“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.”

Google review · Ultrasound

… and more every month.

Verified Google reviews. See them on Google →

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

My diabetes is well controlled. Do I still need this?

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.

My feet do not hurt. Doesn't that mean my circulation is fine?

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.

Why the kidneys? I already get blood work.

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.

Do I need a referral in Maine?

No. You can book directly with no referral, prior authorization or insurance approval.

How long does it take, and do I need to fast?

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.

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