Ultrasounds at A.T. Radiology
Also known as sonography, ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images of the body’s internal anatomy. Just like with sonar used by submarines, as the sound waves bounce off an object, they create echoes. In the case of ultrasound imaging, the echoes created when sound waves bounce off internal organs and tissues are translated by a computer into images on a screen. Doctors then use these images to diagnose abnormalities within the body. In the case of prenatal imaging, ultrasound can help ensure that a baby is developing normally.
Ultrasound testing does not use any form of radiation, so it is widely used where X-ray-based tests are not, such as when evaluating the body’s reproductive system. A modified ultrasound technique—called Doppler—is used to capture moving images of the heart and blood vessels.
Echocardiograms now available at A.T. Radiology
An echocardiogram (also known as an “echo”) is a type of ultrasound imaging of the heart. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create moving images of the heart, allowing the radiologist to assess both structure and function. It provides a visualization of the chambers within the heart, as well as the size, shape and thickness of the heart muscle. It also examines the valves and the blood flow through the heart. It is often used to diagnose (or rule out) heart disease.
