Vascular Ultrasound of the Arm or Leg Vascular ultrasounds are exams that check the blood flow in your arteries and veins. These tests are noninvasive. Common vascular exams that your physician may order include: Arm and Leg Arterial and Venous Studies, Venous Doppler Studies, Arterial Doppler Studies, and Pulse Volume Recordings. Description: Vascular studies use …