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UltrasoundWhat is Ultrasound? Ultrasound is a safe, painless method used for examining the internal structures of the body. High frequency sound waves are generated and the echoes that result from their bouncing off the soft tissue structures can be used to measure size and detect structural abnormalities. Usually a lubricating gel is used to help conduct the sound waves into the body. The person performing the examination will apply the gel to your skin, and then a probe will be moved over its surface. An Ultrasound examination usually takes between 15 minutes and one hour to complete. Blood vessels and the heart are ideal structures to be assessed using ultrasound as measurements of blood flow, vessel structure and movement of muscle walls can be visualised. |
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