Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a safe, harmless diagnostic test what works by transmitting sound waves into your body. There, they travel until they reach a boundary between different types of tissue, bone, or fluid and then bounce back, producing an image.
With a conventional ultrasound, the image is displayed in thin, flat sections. 3D ultrasounds, on the other hand, provide a more detailed look at internal organs and, during pregnancy, a clearer look at a growing fetus.
Ultrasound is most often associated with obstetric care to monitor fetal health and development. However, ultrasound is also used for other medical purposes such as:
- Exploratory examinations
- Locating tumors and growths
- Detecting blocked arteries
- Diagnosing vascular problems
- Identifying problems in the gallbladder, kidneys, liver, pancreas, prostate, kidneys, and testicles
Getting a Diagnosis Using an Ultrasound
It takes a trained professional to properly conduct an ultrasound and obtain an accurate result. At Starling Diagnostics in the Parkchester section of the Bronx, New York, our highly trained technologists routinely perform ultrasounds to diagnose chronic conditions and urgent health emergencies – with fast and accurate results.
To learn more or to schedule an ultrasound, call our friendly and accommodating staff today at (718) 319-1610 or use our convenient and secure request an appointment form. If you are a primary care physician and would like to refer a patient for an ultrasound, please call us or use our online physician referral form.
