Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography,
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 ionizing radiation (X-Rays). 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(Doppler).
Ultrasound imaging is usually a painless medical test that helps
physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- General
- Vascular
- Small Parts
- Musculoskeletal
A Doppler ultrasound study may be part of an ultrasound
examination
Doppler ultrasound is an excellent method of imaging blood vessels
and the blood flow, e.g. Carotid arteries