A diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography, is a noninvasive, painless test that uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. An instrument called a transducer emits high-frequency sound, inaudible to human ears, and then records the echoes as the sound waves bounce back to determine the size, shape, and consistency of soft tissues and organs. This information is relayed in real time to produce images on a computer screen. Then a certified physician interprets the ultrasound images.

All exams require a written order form from a referring physician.

Cardiac

Echocardiogram

This test is used to diagnose certain cardiac diseases. It can evaluate the size of your heart, how well your heart valves are functioning, the blood flow through your heart, and how well your heart muscle is pumping.

Vascular

Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm

This test is useful for measuring the size of the aorta in the abdomen to rule out an aneurysm and to identify atherosclerotic plaque obstructing blood flow in the aorta. (Preparation: No food or drink 8 hours prior to exam)

Ankle Brachial Index: ABI

This test checks for peripheral arterial disease of the legs by measuring blood pressures in the ankles and in the arms. (No Preparation)

Carotid Doppler

This test checks for atherosclerotic plaque and narrowing of the carotid arteries that can indicate an increased risk of stroke. (No Preparation)

Lower Arterial Doppler (LEAs) with ABI

This test can detect the presence and location of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), narrowing of the arteries supplying blood flow to the legs. (No Preparation)

Lower Venous Doppler (LEVs)

This test can detect the presence of blood clots or other abnormalities of the veins in the legs. (No Preparation)

Renal Artery

This test can detect blood flow and narrowing of the arteries that take blood to the kidneys. (Preparation: No food or drink 8 hours prior to exam)

Upper Arterial Doppler (UEAs)

This test can detect the presence and location of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), narrowing of the arteries supplying blood flow to the arms. (No Preparation)

Upper Venous Doppler (UEVs)

This test can detect the presence of blood clots or other abnormalities of the veins in the arms. (No Preparation)

Vein Mapping

This test is used to measure the size of veins for the purpose of pre-operative dialysis access placement. (No preparation)