Ultrasound Technology
Ultrasound is a safe, painless, non-invasive diagnostic procedure that bounces high-frequency sound waves off parts of the body and captures the returning “echoes” as images. There is no radiation (X-Ray) associated with ultrasound.
Maple Crest offers many different kinds of ultrasounds. Whether you are getting an ultrasound of your abdomen, pelvis or arteries in the neck our registered vascular/general technologist is a competent, caring, trained professional and is certified by the nationally known organization - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels. Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that evaluates blood as it flows through a blood vessel, including the body's major arteries and veins in the abdomen, arms, legs, and neck.
Maple Crest Imaging Offers These Ultrasound Exams:
- Vascular Screening - looks at carotid arteries in the neck for the prevention of stroke. Abdominal Aorta for AAA or abdominal aortic aneurysm. ABI or ankle-brachial index checks the circulation of the legs.
- Abdominal/Gallbladder - looks at the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and aorta. You will be asked to not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the exam.
- Pelvic - visualizes the uterus and ovaries. You will be asked to drink 32 ozs of water 1 hour before your exam and not to urinate in order to have a full bladder for the exam.
- Arterial and Venous Studies - we can check the arteries and veins in the neck, arms, and legs with this study. There are no advanced preparations for these exams.
- Thyroid/Small parts and any masses or lumps within the body. There are no advanced preparations for these exams.
What Can You Expect During the Ultrasound Exam?During the exam, you will lie comfortably on a cushioned table with the lights dimmed. Warm gel is applied to the area of interest and a small transducer is placed against your skin. You may be asked to hold your breath or lay on your side. Typically, an ultrasound exam takes 30 to 60 minutes and there should be no pain during the exam. |
. Ultrasound: Liver |
 Ultrasound: Gallbladder |
 Ultrasound: Pelvic |
 Ultrasound: Vascular |
