May 3, 2024 · Ultrasound is a valuable tool, but it has limitations. Sound waves don't travel well through air or bone. This means ultrasound isn't effective at imaging body parts that have gas …

Nov 5, 2024 · An abdominal ultrasound is a medical imaging test that uses sound waves to see inside the belly area, also called the abdomen. It's the preferred screening test for abdominal …

Jul 3, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off red blood …

Jun 24, 2023 · Fetal ultrasound should only be done for medical reasons as part of prenatal care, based on the advice of a doctor or other licensed health care professional. If you're getting …

Nov 12, 2024 · The ultrasound wand goes through the catheter and moves near the heart. The wand gives off sound waves. It records the sound waves that bounce back from the heart. A …

Aug 21, 2025 · An MRI presents a global view of the pelvic region, while ultrasound is limited by what the transducer can reach. However, specialized pelvic ultrasound can potentially help …

Mar 12, 2022 · Ultrasound A transvaginal ultrasound allows your doctor to see the exact location of your pregnancy. For this test, a wandlike device is placed into your vagina. It uses sound …

May 3, 2024 · Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. …

Jul 22, 2025 · Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a rapidly evolving tool that allows access to and interventions in the biliary and pancreatic ducts, the gallbladder, intra-abdominal …

Dec 20, 2024 · Ultrasound-Guided Injection Clinic Overview Within the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), the Ultrasound-Guided Injection Clinic features a team of …