Years ago, if a doctor wanted to see inside a patient’s body, it was necessary to take an x-ray. Early x-ray machines emitted a lot of radiation and could be dangerous to the technician is there waiting with a refurbished GE ultrasound machine. As the technician moves the wand it reveals an abnormality in the baby which could be life threatening. However, with modern technology, it is possible to operate on babies while still in the womb, and this baby has a very good chance of not only surviving, but living a long and normal life.
Cardiovascular Concerns
Thanks to ultrasound, it is possible to check out arteries in the neck to see if there are blockages. In fact, the procedure is very simple, painless and there are no risks involved. The patient comes in and lies down on a table. The technician uses equipment like a new or refurbished GE ultrasound machine and applies a special gel to the neck. Next, the technician rubs the wand over the carotid artery area and records the results. This is all there is to the test. When heart problems are suspected, a doctor will order an echocardiogram test. This test utilizes sound waves from ultrasound equipment to look at the heart as it pumps blood throughout the human body. This tells the medical professional a great deal about the heart and its ability to do its job. Many heart conditions can be diagnosed this way and it has lead to medications and heart procedures which save thousands of lives each year.
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