{"id":"69a234f5efd4f1d91750438e","name":"Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex Ultrasound","slug":"lower-extremity-arterial-duplex-ultrasound","description":"Structured template for bilateral lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound with Doppler assessment and peak systolic velocity measurements","category":{"modality":"Ultrasound","system":"Vascular"},"tags":["duplex ultrasound","lower extremity","arterial","doppler","peak systolic velocity","bilateral","vascular assessment"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex Ultrasound","aiInstructions":"Use the provided title or adapt based on clinical context if different examination type is mentioned"},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior studies are mentioned, document the date and type of prior examination. Otherwise use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multiple grayscale, pulse wave and color Doppler images were obtained of the lower extremity arterial system. Selected static images were presented to the radiologist.","aiInstructions":"Preserve the technique description as stated. Include imaging planes, Doppler settings, and imaging protocol specifics if mentioned."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Assessment of bilateral lower extremity arterial system demonstrates normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave characteristics.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure and laterality. Document flow characteristics, presence or absence of stenosis, thrombosis, and occlusion. Include all peak systolic velocity measurements obtained.","fields":[{"name":"Right Common Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Proximal Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Mid Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Distal Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Popliteal Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Anterior Tibial Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Posterior Tibial Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Peroneal Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Right Dorsalis Pedis Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow. No evidence of thrombosis or occlusion.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Common Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Proximal Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Mid Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Distal Superficial Femoral Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Popliteal Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Anterior Tibial Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Posterior Tibial Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Peroneal Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow and pulse wave. No evidence of thrombosis, occlusion, or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Left Dorsalis Pedis Artery","defaultText":"Normal antegrade color flow. No evidence of thrombosis or occlusion.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics and any abnormalities. Include peak systolic velocity if measured."},{"name":"Peak Systolic Velocities - Right","defaultText":"Peak systolic velocities measured at standard intervals along the right lower extremity arterial system.","aiInstructions":"Document all measured peak systolic velocities for right-sided arteries in cm/s. Include measurements for common femoral, proximal/mid/distal superficial femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal, and dorsalis pedis arteries if obtained."},{"name":"Peak Systolic Velocities - Left","defaultText":"Peak systolic velocities measured at standard intervals along the left lower extremity arterial system.","aiInstructions":"Document all measured peak systolic velocities for left-sided arteries in cm/s. Include measurements for common femoral, proximal/mid/distal superficial femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal, and dorsalis pedis arteries if obtained."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Bilateral lower extremity arterial duplex ultrasound demonstrates normal antegrade flow throughout the arterial system with no evidence of significant stenosis, occlusion, or thrombosis.","aiInstructions":"Summarize the key findings and clinical significance. If abnormalities are present, describe the location, severity, and hemodynamic significance. Reference any stenosis percentages, flow limitations, or occlusions identified. Correlate with clinical presentation if relevant."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex Ultrasound radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/lower-extremity-arterial-duplex-ultrasound","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/lower-extremity-arterial-duplex-ultrasound","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a234f5efd4f1d91750438e","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/lower-extremity-arterial-duplex-ultrasound","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:19.737Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. 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