Ultrasound Scan Results

On July 31, Mother went in for a follow up ultrasound to see if the blood clot in her right leg had dissolved. 

Mother was not happy about the procedure, which involved pressing the scanner deep into her thigh. Margaret's professionalism carried the day. She was able to gain mother's cooperation, and despite Mother's discomfort and protests, the technician was able to finish the job.

The results came in the mail two days ago.

ULTRASOUND DUPLEX SCAN IN LOWER LIMB VEINS IN LATERAL

INDICATION: Followup for DVT in right lower extremity. Patient had deep venous thrombosis on the previous examination.

FINDINGS: On today's examination, there is no evidence of residual thrombosis in the right common femoral, superficial femoral, or popliteal veins. All veins demonstrated normal response to compression and augmentation. Previously identified thrombus has resolved on the current examination.

IMPRESSION: Interval resolution of deep venous thrombosis of the right lower extremity with no thrombus identified on the current examination.