Ultrasounds Exams When and Why
- Carotid Artery Ultrasound For Individuals over 50: Any family history (or yourself) of Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Smoker, Vertigo, check for plaque buildup
- Thyroid Ultrasound Any Age: Palpable lumps in Neck, Difficulty Swallowing, Family history, Abnormal Blood Work, Fatigue, Weight loss
- Abdominal Ultrasound Any Age: Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Labs, Overall Screening Organs
- Leg Ultrasound (Artery or Vein) Any Age: Any swelling, pain, redness, warmth, history of blood clots, circulation problems
-Pelvic Ultrasound & Breast Ultrasound Females Any Age: GYN screening of uterus and ovaries
- Prostate Screening Males over 50: Screening to check if it is enlarged
- Aorta Screening Males Age 65-75: For history of smoker
- Bladder Ultrasound Any Age: Check for stones, Check how much urine you are emptying, blood in urine, UTI
All exams can be done as a PREVENTIVE SCREENING if you are having none of these symptoms and just want peace of mind!