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What are the uses of Ultrasound? |
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Ever since the introduction of the technique in the 1930’s the application of ultrasound to assess the health of an individual has only been increasing. Ultrasound can be used to scan any region of your body. Some of the most common uses of ultrasound are the following. 
Confirmation of a viable pregnancy and assessment of progress during the same. Detection of developmental/ structural abnormalities in the fetus Diagnosis of gallbladder disease/ obstruction Evaluation of blood flow in blood vessels Assessment of the thyroid gland in your neck Evaluation of the heart and diagnosis of cardiac problems
Example: Cysts, abnormal growth, tumor etc. A majority of the ultrasound examinations are non invasive. However, in some cases, the ultrasound transducer may be inserted into an existing/natural opening in your body to get additional information. Transrectal ultrasound: The transducer is inserted into a man's rectum to view the prostate. Transvaginal ultrasound: The transducer is inserted into a woman's vagina to view the uterus and ovaries. Transesophageal echocardiogram: The transducer is inserted in your esophagus to obtain images of the heart. |
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jodiex(Guest)
Posted on: 03/02/2011 this sounds so bad but atleast we have ultra-sound we need it to help this world xxxxx my
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