A detailed echocardiogram, carotid Doppler with IMT, and bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler to evaluate your heart's pumping ability, blood flow to the brain, and the veins behind swollen legs and feet — telling apart swelling caused by the heart from swelling caused by failing vein valves, varicose veins, or a blood clot.
The Reason for Three
Swollen legs and ankles have more than one cause, and they look identical from the outside. Telling them apart is the whole point of this package.
When the heart weakens, fluid backs up into the legs and lungs. An echocardiogram measures the pumping function directly — ejection fraction, chamber size, valve function.
Healthy leg veins have one-way valves. When they leak, blood pools and the ankle swells — with a completely normal heart. A venous Doppler sees the valves working, or not.
A deep vein clot causes swelling too, and it is the one cause that is urgent. The same venous scan rules it in or out, in both legs.
A heart scan alone cannot tell you which of these it is. An echocardiogram showing a normal pump does not explain the swelling — it only removes one of three explanations. This package examines all three in one visit, and the carotid study adds the downstream question: heart failure raises clot risk, and the carotid arteries are where that risk reaches the brain.
What Is Included
A moving ultrasound of the heart. Measures ejection fraction, valve function, chamber size and wall motion — the direct evidence of whether the pump is failing. More on echocardiograms →
The arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Heart failure increases clot formation; this is where that risk shows up. More on carotid ultrasound →
Both legs. Examines the vein valves for reflux, maps varicose veins, and rules out deep vein clots. More on venous 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 an hour and a half, start to finish. No needles, no radiation.
Eat normally, take your medications as usual. Wear something easy to change out of — the echo needs chest access and the venous study needs both legs.
You lie on your left side. The probe moves across the chest and under the ribs, with a few short breath-holds. You can watch your own heart on the screen.
Warm gel and a small probe on each side of the neck. You will hear your own blood flow through the Doppler.
The probe presses gently along the length of each leg — that compression is how a clot is found. Valve function is tested by having you breathe or bear down.
Board-certified, in a lab holding IAC accreditation in Echocardiography and Vascular Testing. Read together, so the heart findings inform the leg findings.
Written, with measurements, and formatted for your own 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 an hour and a half. 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
That is exactly the situation this package is built for. A normal heart removes one of three explanations and leaves two unexamined — failing vein valves and a deep vein clot both cause the same swelling with a perfectly normal echocardiogram. The venous study is what answers the remaining question.
It is not for the swelling. A weakened or irregular heart raises the risk of clots forming and travelling, and the carotid arteries are the route to the brain. Since the echocardiogram is already being performed, examining the downstream consequence in the same visit costs 30 minutes rather than a separate appointment.
The venous portion is the same study — a bilateral lower extremity venous duplex, performed by an ARDMS-certified sonographer and read by a cardiologist. If you have sudden, painful, one-sided swelling, do not book a screening: go to an emergency department today.
No. You can book directly, with no referral, prior authorization or insurance approval. Your report gives your physician everything needed to act on any finding.
About an hour and a half for all three studies in a single visit. No needles, no radiation.
Book Today
No referral, no insurance, no waiting. Book your heart failure package today and receive your cardiologist report within 24–48 hours.