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 …

During focused ultrasound surgery, high-frequency, high-energy sound waves are used to target and destroy uterine fibroids. The procedure is performed while you're inside an MRI scanner. …

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 …

Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Find out about treatments.

Jan 15, 2025 · Carotid (kuh-ROT-id) ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to look at blood flow through the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels on each …

You might have more testing, such as ultrasound or angiography, to view the arteries in your legs. People with hard-to-control or long-standing diabetes or significantly blocked arteries might …

Mar 9, 2024 · Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.

Jun 14, 2025 · Ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to make images of your thyroid gland. A thyroid ultrasound shows the shape and structure of nodules. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy. A …

Jul 12, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound. High-frequency sound waves help a healthcare professional see the arteries and kidneys and check how they work. This procedure also helps find if the …

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 …