Ultrasound tests use high-frequency sound waves to create video images of soft tissue areas of the body. Your doctor can use ultrasound imaging to examine many internal organs, including the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, digestive and reproductive systems, or to guide procedures such as needle biopsies.
HCA Virginia offers several types of ultrasound imaging, including Doppler, echocardiograms, sonograms, obstetric, endoscopic, renal and vascular, which may encompass venous vascular, arterial scan and carotid scan.
How You Benefit
Ultrasound tests are non-invasive, painless and cost effective. 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.
What to Expect
More information about ultrasound imaging, including what to expect and when to call your doctor, is available at RadiologyInfo.org.