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Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images inside the body. It is completely radiation-free, making it especially useful in pregnancy and many pediatric situations.
An echocardiogram is a heart ultrasound — it uses sound waves to produce moving images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow. It is the most common cardiac imaging test and uses no radiation.
A fetal echocardiogram is a highly specialized prenatal ultrasound used to evaluate the structure and function of your unborn baby's heart. It is usually performed in the second trimester to detect congenital heart defects.
A stress echocardiogram is a heart scan that compares ultrasound images of your heart at rest with images taken immediately after exercise or medication stress. It helps detect coronary artery disease.
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is a specialized heart scan performed by passing a flexible tube down your esophagus (food pipe). It provides extremely clear, close-up ultrasound images of your heart chambers and valves.
A carotid Doppler is an ultrasound of the neck arteries that supply the brain. It checks for narrowing or plaque that could increase the risk of stroke — and it is painless, quick, and radiation-free.
A Doppler Ultrasound is a specific type of imaging designed entirely to look at how blood flows through your body.
A leg arterial Doppler uses ultrasound to check the arteries that carry blood to your legs and feet. It is the standard test for peripheral artery disease (PAD), and it can identify narrowing or blockage before tissue is damaged.
A leg venous Doppler is the standard test for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. It is quick, painless, and uses sound waves to detect clots before they become dangerous.
A penile Doppler ultrasound is a specialized scan that evaluates blood flow into and out of the penis. It is used to investigate erectile dysfunction or physical abnormalities like Peyronie's disease.
A portal vein Doppler scan is an ultrasound that measures blood flow through the portal vein, which carries blood from your digestive organs to your liver. It helps detect portal hypertension or blood clots.
A renal Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to evaluate blood flow in the arteries supplying your kidneys. It helps detect narrowing or blockages that could cause high blood pressure or kidney damage.
A transcranial Doppler (TCD) scan is a non-invasive ultrasound that measures the speed of blood flow through the blood vessels in your brain. It is commonly used to screen children with sickle cell anemia for stroke risk.
An umbilical artery Doppler scan is a specialized pregnancy ultrasound that measures blood flow between the placenta and your baby. It helps ensure the baby is receiving enough oxygen and nutrients from the mother.
A uterine artery Doppler scan is a specialized pregnancy ultrasound that measures blood flow in the arteries supplying the womb. It helps assess the risk of developing pre-eclampsia or fetal growth issues.
An Abdominal Ultrasound examines the major organs in your belly, such as your liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen. This quick test paints a picture of your digestive and filtration organs using sound waves.
A Renal Ultrasound focuses specifically on your kidneys and bladder to check how well your urinary system is functioning. It relies on sound waves to check the size, shape, and health of your kidneys without the use of any radiation.
A liver Fibroscan is a quick, specialized ultrasound scan that measures stiffness in your liver. It helps your doctor check for scarring (fibrosis) or fatty build-up without the need for a surgical biopsy.
A 3D/4D obstetric ultrasound is an optional scan that provides three-dimensional, moving images of your baby in the womb. It lets you see your baby's facial features, expressions, and movements in real-time.
An obstetric anomaly scan is a detailed ultrasound performed mid-pregnancy (usually between 18 and 22 weeks) to check the physical development of your baby. It examines the baby's organs, limbs, spine, and the placement of the placenta.
An Obstetric Ultrasound uses sound waves to check on your baby's development and health during pregnancy. It bounces high-frequency sound waves off internal structures to create moving images of the baby, the placenta, and the uterus.
A Pelvic Ultrasound looks at the organs in your lower abdomen, including the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and prostate. It bounces sound waves off your internal organs to create clear pictures of the soft tissues in your pelvis.
A prostate ultrasound looks at the prostate gland using sound waves. Most are performed through the rectum (transrectal ultrasound, TRUS) and are used to size the prostate, guide a biopsy, or investigate male urinary symptoms.
A Transvaginal Ultrasound is an internal pelvic scan that provides a remarkably clear, close-up look at the female reproductive organs.
A Breast Ultrasound uses sound waves to evaluate breast tissue, often acting as a companion test to a standard mammogram. It helps doctors take a much closer look at a specific lump or area of concern to figure out exactly what it is.
A Thyroid Ultrasound takes a close look at the butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. This test provides a real-time window into your thyroid gland to evaluate its size and check for any lumps or nodules.
A Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound provides a real-time, moving picture of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Unlike a static X-ray, this test allows your doctor to see how your internal structures move and stretch while you actively use them.
A Testicular Ultrasound is a safe, radiation-free imaging test that focuses on the testicles and the surrounding tissues within the scrotum.
A follicular tracking study is a series of simple ultrasound scans used to monitor the growth of follicles in your ovaries. It helps your doctor estimate the exact time of ovulation to improve the chances of conception.
A neonatal cranial ultrasound is a safe, radiation-free scan used to examine the brain of newborn babies. It is performed by scanning through the baby's soft spot (fontanelle) to check for bleeding or developmental issues.
A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is a scan that uses a specialized probe inserted into the rectum to create detailed images of the prostate gland. It is commonly used to investigate prostate cancer or guide biopsies.
Everything you need to know about Ultrasound Scans, how they work safely without radiation, and how to best prepare for them.
