Ultrasonography (Sonography)
ULTRASOUND SCAN
Ultrasonography is a test that utilises high-frequency sound waves to capture live images such as organs, blood vessels, and tissues located inside the human body. Unlike other imaging technologies such as radiology, ultrasound does not use radiation. Ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves. They are the identical type of sound waves that doctors use to construct and record images of a baby inside a mother’s womb. Ultrasound is same as “normal“ (audible) sound in its physical properties, except that humans cannot hear it.
Ultrasound is the preferred method of viewing live images such as organs and blood vessels such as Thyroid, Liver, Heart, Kidneys, Carotid Artery, Brachial Artery, Femoral Artery for evaluating organ condition, blood flow, and impending risks of stroke. Other objectives include identifying ballooning (aneurysm) of blood vessels, and detecting blockages (stenosis) inside blood vessels. The presence of carotid plaque alone is associated with cardiovascular risks including stroke and heart attack.
The goal of Ultrasound Scan is to minimise the risks of organ failure, stroke, and heart attack through early detection and intervention.
Ultrasound is the preferred method of viewing live images such as organs and blood vessels such as Thyroid, Liver, Heart, Kidneys, Carotid Artery, Brachial Artery, Femoral Artery for evaluating organ condition, blood flow, and impending risks of stroke. Other objectives include identifying ballooning (aneurysm) of blood vessels, and detecting blockages (stenosis) inside blood vessels. The presence of carotid plaque alone is associated with cardiovascular risks including stroke and heart attack.
The goal of Ultrasound Scan is to minimise the risks of organ failure, stroke, and heart attack through early detection and intervention.
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Carotid Scan
Carotid ultrasound is performed to detect and quantify plaque buildup in one or both of the carotid arteries in the neck and to visualise whether the plaque buildup is narrowing the carotid arteries and obstructing blood flow to the brain. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel on your neck where your carotid arteries are found. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your carotid arteries. The ultrasound technician will then glide the transducer along different areas on your neck.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your carotid arterial walls and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of the inside of your carotid arteries and to display how blood is flowing in your carotid arteries. Carotid ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your carotid arterial walls and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of the inside of your carotid arteries and to display how blood is flowing in your carotid arteries. Carotid ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
Aorta Scan
Abdominal aorta ultrasound is performed to detect and identify an abdominal aorta that has became weakened, that it may balloon outward. If the abdominal aorta reaches over 3 centimeters in diameter, it is then called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). As the aneurysm gets larger, the risk of rupture increases and can be life threatening. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel on your abdomen where your abdominal aorta is found below it. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your abdominal aorta. The ultrasound technician will then glide the transducer along your abdomen.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your abdominal aorta and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your abdominal aorta and to display how blood is flowing in your abdominal aorta. Abdominal aorta ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your abdominal aorta and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your abdominal aorta and to display how blood is flowing in your abdominal aorta. Abdominal aorta ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid ultrasound is performed to detect and identify thyroid disorders. It is to identify presence of a thyroid nodule when physical examination is equivocal. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel below your chin where your thyroid gland is found. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your thyroid gland. The ultrasound technician will then glide the transducer along different areas below your chin.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your thyroid gland and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your thyroid gland and to display how blood is flowing in your thyroid gland. Thyroid ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your thyroid gland and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your thyroid gland and to display how blood is flowing in your thyroid gland. Thyroid ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
Liver Scan
Liver ultrasound is performed to detect and identify fatty liver disease (FLD). FLD is a condition where normal liver tissue is replaced by more than 5-6 percent fat. In FLD, the accumulation of fat can cause inflammation, cell death, and scarring – a condition known as steatohepatitis. Steatohepatitis can lead to liver fibrosis which leads to reduced blood flow throughout the liver and a buildup of scar tissue. Liver fibrosis may lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel on your upper abdomen where your liver is found below it. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your liver. The ultrasound technician will then glide the transducer across your upper abdomen.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your liver and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your liver and to display how blood is flowing in your liver. Liver ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your liver and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your liver and to display how blood is flowing in your liver. Liver ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
Brachial Artery Scan
Brachial artery ultrasound is performed to detect endothelial dysfunction by measuring the flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery during reactive hyperemia. Endothelial dysfunction has been acknowledged as an early feature of atherosclerosis. A variety of factors associated with atherosclerosis also impair endothelial function. Some of these factors include lipoproteins such as various forms of low-density lipoproteins, postprandial chylomicron remnants, fasting triglyceride-rich particles, and free fatty acids. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel on your arm where your brachial artery is found below it. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your brachial artery. The ultrasound technician will then place the transducer on your arm.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your brachial artery and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of the inside of your brachial artery and to display how blood is flowing in your brachial artery. Brachial artery ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves. They are the identical type of sound waves that doctors use to construct and record images of a baby inside a mother’s womb.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your brachial artery and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of the inside of your brachial artery and to display how blood is flowing in your brachial artery. Brachial artery ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves. They are the identical type of sound waves that doctors use to construct and record images of a baby inside a mother’s womb.
Kidney Scan
Renal ultrasound is performed to detect and identify mass, cyst, obstruction in the kidney, kidney stone, and visualise blood flow to the kidneys. Impaired blood flow to the kidneys caused by renal artery stenosis can cause resistant hypertension. The ultrasound technician will place ultrasound gel on your upper abdominal area against the back muscles on both the left and right side of the body where your kidneys are found below them. The ultrasound gel helps the ultrasound waves reach your kidneys. The ultrasound technician will then glide the transducer across the upper abdominal area against the back muscles on both the left and right side of the body, where your kidneys are found below them
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your kidneys and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your kidneys and to display how blood is flowing in your kidneys. Kidneys ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.
The transducer will detect the sound waves after they have reflected off your kidneys and blood cells. A computer will use the sound waves to construct and record images of your kidneys and to display how blood is flowing in your kidneys. Kidneys ultrasound has no risks because the test uses harmless sound waves.