Who Interprets the Results of My Ultrasound

An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.  A small microphone-like transducer is placed on the area of interest.  High frequency sound waves are emitted and produce echoes from the internal tissues and organs. Ultrasound scans, or sonography, are safe because they use sound waves to make an image, instead of radiation.

There are two main categories of ultrasounds: pregnancy ultrasound and diagnostic ultrasound.

• Pregnancy ultrasound is used to look at an unborn baby. The test can provide information about a baby’s growth, development, and overall health.
• Diagnostic ultrasound is used to view and provide information about other internal parts of the body. These include the heart, blood vessels, liver, bladder, kidneys, and female reproductive organs.

Ultrasound Results

An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.  A small microphone-like transducer is placed on the area of interest.  High frequency sound waves are emitted and produce echoes from the internal tissues and organs. Ultrasound scans, or sonography, are safe because they use sound waves to make an image, instead of radiation.  Diagnostic ultrasound is used to view and provide information about other internal parts of the body. These include the heart, blood vessels, liver, bladder, kidneys, and female reproductive organs.

Following the exam, your doctor will review the images and check for any abnormalities. They will call you to discuss the findings, or to schedule a follow-up appointment. Should anything abnormal turn up on the ultrasound, you may need to undergo other diagnostic techniques, such as a CT scan, MRI, or a biopsy sample of tissue depending on the area examined.

Our mission at Houston MRI ® & Diagnostic Imaging is to provide the patients and physicians with affordable medical diagnostic imaging in a warm and patient friendly environment. It is our goal to make the medical imaging procedure as pleasant as possible. Our promise to our communities is "hospital quality imaging without the hospital costs" with efficient service to both our patients and physicians.