Why have a Comprehensive Ultrasound?
Comprehensive ultrasound in Tweed Heads usually performed in response to concerns over blood circulation in any part of the body. They can be used to assess the risk of strokes and to quickly check for any evidence of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). If any issues are detected, appropriate measures can be taken immediately to reduce the risk of further clotting.
Who performs the examination?
Ultrasounds are performed by a sonographer, a specialist in medical ultrasound.
What happens during the examination?
In most cases, you will be required to remove any clothing that covers the area being examined during your comprehensive ultrasound in Tweed Heads.
Once in the ultrasound room, a sonographer will apply gel to your skin and pass a marker pen-shaped instrument over the gelled area. Images of your blood vessels and blood flow will then appear on the screen in front of you. Once the sonographer is satisfied that accurate images of all required vessels have been captured, the examination is complete.
The images are reviewed and interpreted by a radiologist and are printed for you to take with you to your next doctor’s appointment. In Tweed Heads, this process is carried out with a focus on accuracy and patient comfort.
The time taken for this process varies from patient to patient due to differences in the location of blood vessels. The whole process usually takes around an hour, although longer examinations are not uncommon.