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Ultrasound
Private Ultrasound and Doppler Ultrasound services are now available at Canada Diagnostic Centres.
Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of organs, tissues and blood flow. 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 vessels.
Doppler ultrasound uses a computer to convert measurements into an array of colours to visualize the speed and direction of blood flow through a vessel.
EXAMS AVAILABLE
Neck
Thyroid
Carotid arteries
Salivary glands
Lymph nodes
Musculoskeletal
Shoulder
Knee
Wrist
Elbow
Hip
Ankle
Abdomen
Gall-bladder
Liver
Aorta
Kidneys
Pancrease
Spleen
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Pelvis
Bladder
Female reproductive organs
Varicoseles
Scrotum
Arterial/Venous
Legs - DVT or venous reflux
Carotid arteries
Lower extremity arteries
Breast
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HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AN ULTRASOUND EXAM?
Most Ultrasound exams require little or no preparation. The exceptions are:
Abdomen - requires 8 hours of fasting, small amounts of water or clear juice are allowed.
Pelvis (female) - Empty bladder two hours prior to the exam, then drink two eight-ounce glasses of water between one & two hours before the exam. Do not empty the bladder during the two hours prior to your appointment.
Scrotum - You will need to remain standing for thirty minutes prior to your appointment.
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