Medical Imaging

Ultrasound

An Ultrasound procedure is a safe, generally non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. A small microphone-like device called a transducer emits sound waves through the skin. These sound waves echo off of the different tissues of the body and they are reflected back to the transducer. The echoes are converted into electrical signals and displayed on a monitor.

Ultrasound is considered the "Gold Standard" diagnostic exam for monitoring the growth of a developing fetus. It is also used to help diagnose complicated medical conditions such as blood clotting disorders, cancer, and heart disease.