Echocardiogram

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Echocardiograms An echocardiogram is a noninvasive ultrasound procedure used to assess the heart. During the procedure, a transducer sends out sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard by the human ears. The sound waves move through the skin and tissues to the heart, where the waves bounce or “echo” off of the …

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Thyroid Ultrasound

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Thyroid Ultrasound Your physician may order a thyroid ultrasound which uses sound waves to produce pictures of the thyroid gland in the neck. The exam does not use radiation and is commonly used to evaluate lumps or nodules found during a routine physical or other imaging exam. Description: An ultrasound of the thyroid produces pictures …

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Pelvic Ultrasound

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Pelvic Ultrasound A pelvic ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. A pelvic ultrasound allows quick visualization of the female pelvic organs and structures including the uterus, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Description: Ultrasound uses a transducer that sends out …

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Carotid Ultrasound

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Carotid Ultrasound A carotid ultrasound exam is a non-invasive, painless ultrasound that uses high-frequency sound waves to image the neck arteries. Description: The carotid arteries, neck vessels which supply blood to the brain, are examined with ultrasound to look for plaque and to assess whether this plaque is interfering with blood flow to the brain. …

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Arm or Leg Arterial Ultrasound

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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 …

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Abdominal Ultrasound

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Abdominal Ultrasound An abdominal ultrasound is a noninvasive procedure used to assess the organs and structures within the abdomen. This includes the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile ducts, spleen, and abdominal aorta. Description: Abdominal Ultrasound uses a transducer that sends out ultrasound waves at a frequency too high to be heard. The ultrasound transducer is placed …

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