Leg Swelling or DVT Concerns? Venous Ultrasound in Gorham.

Clinical Indications

When Your Doctor Recommends a Venous Duplex

A lower extremity venous duplex ultrasound is the diagnostic standard for evaluating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and venous insufficiency. If you have unexplained leg swelling, leg pain or heaviness, skin discoloration on the lower leg, or a history of blood clots, a venous duplex is the appropriate next step. It is also recommended after prolonged immobility — long flights, extended bed rest, or post-surgical recovery.

Gorham sits in a commuter corridor where many residents drive into Portland or Westbrook for work. Long daily commutes, sedentary desk jobs, and hours behind the wheel increase the risk for venous stasis and DVT. For anyone who has noticed persistent swelling in one leg, tightness in the calf, or visible varicose veins that have become symptomatic, a venous duplex provides definitive answers without requiring a hospital visit or referral.

Emanuel Papadakis, RDCS, RVT, evaluates the deep and superficial venous systems from the common femoral vein at the groin to the tibial veins at the ankle. The study includes compression imaging, Doppler waveform analysis, and augmentation maneuvers to assess venous competence. Every scan is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. Cost is $397 flat, HSA and FSA accepted.

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