Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is a non invasive (no needles) medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.  Ultrasound imaging involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body.  Ultrasound exams do not use radiation (as used in xrays).  Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.

A Doppler ultrasound study may be part of an ultrasound examination.   This is a special ultrasound technique that evaluates blood velocity as it flows through a blood vessel.

HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?

A clear water-based gel is applied to the area of the body being studied to help the transducer make secure contact with the body and eliminate air pockets between the transducer and the skin.  The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) or radiologist then presses the transducer against the skin and sweeps it over the area of interest. 

-Doppler sonography is performed using the same transducer.

-Doppler images can help the physician to evaluate blockages to blood flow (clots), and  narrowing of vessels.

Most Ultrasound exams are completed between 30 minutes to an hour.

BENEFITS VS RISKS?

-Ultrasound gives a clear picture of soft tissues that do not show up well on x-ray images.

-Ultrasound causes no health problems and may be repeated as often as is necessary.

 

 

 

The above services are provided at:

Ken-Ton Open MRI

West Side Urban Imaging