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Professional medical service of General Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging, also known as ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a safe and painless diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body’s internal structures. A small probe and ultrasound gel are used to transmit sound waves, which create real-time images of internal organs and blood flow. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound does not use ionizing radiation.
Types of Ultrasound Imaging
- Conventional Ultrasound: Produces thin, flat images of the body.
- Doppler Ultrasound: Evaluates blood flow through major arteries and veins in areas like the abdomen, arms, legs, and neck.
Why Undergo Ultrasound Imaging?
Ultrasound is a versatile tool for examining many internal organs, including but not limited to:
- Abdomen: Liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder.
- Cardiovascular System: Heart, blood vessels, and abdominal aorta.
- Reproductive System: Uterus, ovaries, and fetus in pregnant patients.
- Other Areas: Eyes, thyroid and parathyroid glands, scrotum, brain in infants, and hips in infants.
- Guiding procedures such as needle biopsies to collect cell samples for testing.
- Imaging the breasts and guiding biopsies for breast cancer diagnosis.
- Diagnosing heart conditions, assessing heart attack damage, and evaluating valvular heart disease.
Doppler Ultrasound Applications
Doppler ultrasound can help physicians detect and evaluate:
- Blood flow blockages, such as clots.
- Vessel narrowing.
- Tumors and congenital vascular malformations.
Preparation Guidelines
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
- You may need to remove clothing and jewelry in the area to be examined.
- Preparation may vary depending on the type of ultrasound: For some scans, avoid eating or drinking for up to 12 hours before the exam. For others, drink up to six glasses of water two hours prior and avoid urinating to ensure a full bladder during the scan.
- For children: Ultrasound exams are sensitive to motion, so calming the child and explaining the procedure beforehand can help ensure a smooth process.