Vascular Screening & Diagnosis
Most vascular diseases — abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid stenosis, peripheral artery disease — are completely silent until they suddenly threaten life or limb. A single screening visit with Dr. Pritee Sharma can identify these conditions years before they cause harm.
Vascular screening is recommended for everyone above 50, all diabetics, all smokers, all patients with hypertension or high cholesterol, anyone with a family history of aneurysm or stroke, and anyone with unexplained leg symptoms.
Screening is non-invasive, painless and completed in a single outpatient visit. Where a problem is identified, treatment can almost always begin while the disease is still in an early, easily reversible stage.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
Symptoms to watch for
- Often no symptoms — screening is precisely for asymptomatic patients
- Mild leg cramps on walking
- Cold feet or weak foot pulses
- Pulsation felt in the abdomen
- Carotid bruit heard by a doctor on routine examination
- Family history of aneurysm rupture or stroke
Common causes & risk factors
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia
- Smoking
- Age above 50
- Family history of vascular disease
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
Maps blood flow in the leg arteries to detect stenosis and quantify severity.
Venous Duplex Ultrasound
Identifies reflux in superficial and deep veins, and screens for DVT.
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Bedside ratio of ankle to arm blood pressure — gold-standard PAD screening test.
Carotid Doppler
Screens neck arteries for plaque and stenosis that can cause stroke.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Single ultrasound that can prevent sudden, often fatal aneurysm rupture.
CT / MR Angiography
Detailed 3-D mapping when intervention is being planned.
Personalised Risk Report
A written summary of findings, lifestyle advice and follow-up plan.
Why early care matters
- Detects life-threatening aneurysms before rupture
- Identifies carotid stenosis before stroke
- Diagnoses PAD before tissue loss
- Enables minimally invasive treatment at an early stage
- Provides peace of mind for high-risk patients
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- In-house duplex ultrasound by the treating surgeon — not outsourced
- Single-visit comprehensive vascular check
- Same-day written report and treatment plan
- Affordable, transparent packages
Frequently asked questions
Anyone above 50, all diabetics, smokers, hypertensives, those with high cholesterol, family history of aneurysm or stroke, or any unexplained leg symptoms.
A complete screening visit — history, examination, ABI and duplex ultrasound — takes about 45–60 minutes.
No. All standard screening tests are completely non-invasive and painless.
Usually every 1–2 years for high-risk patients, or earlier if new symptoms develop.
What to expect during recovery
- Most procedures are walk-in / walk-out day-care — no inpatient stay required
- Return to desk work in 24–48 hours; driving in 2–3 days
- Mild bruising or soreness for 3–5 days, controlled with simple painkillers
- Class-II compression stockings for 2 weeks after vein procedures
- Resume gym and long-distance travel in 7–10 days
- First review at 1 week, duplex scan at 4–6 weeks, then yearly follow-up
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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