Patient resources
A vascular consultation goes further when the right information is in the room. This page explains what to bring, what actually happens during the visit and the scan, and which questions are worth asking before agreeing to any procedure.
What to bring
- Any previous scan images and reports — duplex, CT or MR angiography — not just the summary letters.
- A list of your current medicines, including blood thinners, diabetes medication and supplements.
- Recent blood tests if you have them: sugar and HbA1c, kidney function, haemoglobin.
- Photographs of the wound, swelling or veins on days when they are at their worst.
- Loose clothing or shorts — legs need to be examined and scanned from the groin down.
- A note of how far you can walk before pain starts, and whether resting relieves it.
What happens during the visit
- 1Consultation and examination
History first — what the symptom is, when it started, what makes it better or worse — then examination of pulses, skin, swelling and any wound.
- 2Duplex ultrasound
A painless scan using gel and a probe, done standing for veins and lying for arteries. It shows both the anatomy and the direction of blood flow, which is what decides treatment.
- 3Explanation and plan
The findings are shown to you on the screen or images, with the reason for the recommendation, the alternatives, and the option of taking time to decide.
Questions worth asking any vascular surgeon
- What exactly is causing my symptom — is it the arteries, the veins, or something else?
- What did my scan show, and can you show me on the images?
- Is a procedure needed now, or can this be watched safely?
- What are the options apart from surgery, and what happens if I do nothing this year?
- What does recovery look like week by week, and when can I go back to work?
- What symptoms should bring me back urgently?
If you already have a treatment plan from elsewhere and want the scans reviewed, that is a vascular second opinion. Common questions patients ask are collected on the FAQ page.
Guides written for patients
Not every visible vein needs a procedure. How vein disease is graded from spider veins to venous ulcers, and what changes the decision.
What the first 24 hours, first week and first month actually feel like after endovenous laser ablation — and what is not normal.
Recurrent veins usually mean an untreated source, not a failed procedure. The four common reasons, and what a proper reassessment looks for.
The tests used to confirm blocked leg arteries, what each one can and cannot show, and why diabetes changes how the results are read.
For claudication, structured walking plus risk-factor control is first-line treatment in international guidelines. How it works and how to do it properly.
The factors that decide between a keyhole procedure and a bypass: where the blockage is, how long it is, the quality of the vessel below, and your own risk profile.
You can also browse everything by condition or by procedure.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.