Knowledge

· help monitor the blood flow to organs and tissues throughout the body. · locate and identify blockages ( stenosis ) and abnormalities like plaque or

An ultrasound of the thyroid produces pictures of the thyroid gland and the adjacent structures in the neck. The thyroid gland is located in front of

An ultrasound of the body's two carotid arteries, which are located on each side of the neck and carry blood from the heart to the brain, provides

Hysterosonography, also called sonohysterography, uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the uterus and help diagnose many problems, in

Obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of a baby (embryo or fetus) within a pregnant woman, as well as the mother's uterus and

Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints throughout the body. It is used to help diag

A carotid intima-media thickness test (CIMT), also known as a carotid artery IMT ultrasound scan, uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the inti

Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that evaluates movement of materials in the body. It allows the doctor to see and evaluate blood

A standard ultrasound exam checks the fetus’s physical development, screens for major congenital anomalies, and estimates gestational age. A standard

Ultrasound is used to view the fetus inside the uterus. It allows your obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) or other health care professional to check t

Color Doppler ultrasound can display color images on the screen, which can directly calculate the speed of blood flow and measure the pressure differe

The purpose of holding urine is to fill the bladder in order to reduce the interference of intestinal gas and provide a good examination of the transl