• Carotid ultrasonography is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique to evaluate structural details of the carotid arteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Carotid ultrasound is used to diagnose carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and can assess atherosclerotic plaque morphology and characteristics. (wikipedia.org)
  • Duplex ultrasound (duplex) combines standard B-mode ultrasound and Doppler ultrasonography to evaluate both structural details of the carotid arteries and blood flow through the arteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • B-mode ultrasound is able to assess the structure of the carotid arteries and can identify areas of stenosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • While ultrasound is able to assess plaque morphology, it is limited in both specificity and sensitivity in assessing lipid-rich necrotic core, plaque hemorrhage, and ulceration when compared to the gold standard. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ultrasound studies are most helpful to evaluate soft tissue and fluid structures. (vcahospitals.com)
  • While radiographs are useful to assess organ size and overall shape, an ultrasound exam allows for evaluation of the organ architecture and blood supply. (vcahospitals.com)
  • Ultrasound examinations are commonly performed on the abdomen, thorax, neck, eyes and soft tissue structures of the head, trunk and legs. (vcahospitals.com)
  • Following assessment of an organ and the surrounding structures, ultrasound imaging is used to guide needle placement into a selected tissue or cavity. (vcahospitals.com)
  • RESULTS: The study results identified two ultrasound acoustic windows characterized by the highest predictive value for alteration of the wrist's structure. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: This study identified at least two acoustic windows that should be assessed with ultrasound studies on larger groups and in prospective periodical health surveillance of dairy workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Diagnostic ultrasonography is the use of ultrasound to visualize hidden body structures. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ultrasound measurement of carotid artery IMT is a widely used method to assess atherosclerosis with a strong prediction of myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accidents. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to evaluate the vascularization features of canine ovaries during the follicular phase and the formation of the corpora lutea by using Doppler ultrasonography and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS). (bvsalud.org)
  • This narrative review describes the main applications of de la ultrasonografía en ultrasound in anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and current trends in the perioperative anesthetic management of anestesia the surgical patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • The advantages of ultrasound include (typically two to 15 MHz, but modern waves real-time visualization of the target structure, probes up to 22 MHz) being above the the distribution of the drug along and about frequency of waves that the human ear can the tissue, and the ability to control its distri- hear (20 to 20 000 Hz)7. (bvsalud.org)
  • The students were shown basic ultrasound techniques and taught to assess for basic, clinically relevant pathology. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The ultrasound scan that we offer is performed with the use of an ultrasound machine, which allows for a precise assessment of the size and condition of the thyroid gland, as well as defining its structure. (warsawaesthetic.com)
  • Abdominal wall ultrasound - a scan which checks the condition of the skin structure, muscles, fascia, peritoneum and ligaments. (warsawaesthetic.com)
  • Abdominal wall ultrasound is also used to assess post-operative scars or before liposuction. (warsawaesthetic.com)
  • An ultrasound works by broadcasting high-frequency sound waves that reflect off your pet's internal structures. (sbanimalhospital.com)
  • The ultrasound examination was conducted in the craniocaudal direction, with longitudinal and transversal sections to assess syntropy, echogenicity and echotexture of the organs. (scielo.br)
  • Between 2009 - 2010, the hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) was assessed by re-reviewing the archived gall bladder ultrasound video images originally obtained in NHANES III between 1988 and 1994. (cdc.gov)
  • While ultrasonography is an effective method for localizing adrenal lesions, standardized ultrasound criteria to distinguish benign from malignant lesions or functional cortisol-secreting from non-functional tumors are lacking [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The depicted movement of speckles represents the correlate of ultrasound interference inside the tissue and their movement towards each structure. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • CDC advises that healthcare facilities should always use single-use, sterile ultrasound gel packets for ultrasonography used in preparation for or during transcutaneous procedures, such as placement of central and peripheral intravenous lines, amniocentesis, and paracentesis. (cdc.gov)
  • In selected cases, endoscopic ultrasonography may be helpful in assessing depth of penetration of the tumor or involvement of adjacent structures. (medscape.com)
  • You have been referred to have an endoscopic ultrasonography, or EUS, which will help your doctor evaluate or treat your condition. (riograndegastro.com)
  • Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) allows your doctor to examine your esophageal and stomach linings as well as the walls of your upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. (riograndegastro.com)
  • Real-time ultrasonography and color flow Doppler imaging are rapid, noninvasive means used for diagnosing DVT. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, vascular perfusion can be easily assessed using color and spectral Doppler analysis. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • B-mode is used identify stenotic lesions and to assess the echogenicity of plaques-strong correlation has been established between sonographic and histopathologic features of plaques. (wikipedia.org)
  • It frequently demonstrates complicated atherosclerotic lesions in the aortic arch and right-to-left shunts in the heart or lung, such as patent foramen ovale, pulmonary arteriovenous fistula with concomitant pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis shown by venous ultrasonography. (go.jp)
  • Ultrasonography is able to identify and characterize intratesticular or extratesticular lesions and is often able to distinguish between benign or malignant lesions as well as identify conditions that require emergent surgical intervention. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • Ultrasonography to visualize adrenal gland lesions and evaluate incidentally discovered adrenal masses in dogs has become more reliable with advances in imaging techniques. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Clinical suspicion of upper extremity DVT should be confirmed by imaging procedures such as duplex ultrasonography, CT scan, or MRI. (medscape.com)
  • 2] Kleinjan et al used an algorithm consisting of D-dimer testing, clinical decision score, and ultrasonography to exclude upper extremity DVT. (medscape.com)
  • Despite this most medical students are not routinely educated in the clinical use of point-of-care ultrasonography, as they are in more widely accepted and traditional techniques, such as the stethoscope. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Conclusions and Clinical Relevance -Visualization of anatomic structures for diagnosis of zygomatic sialadenitis and evaluation of adjacent structures was excellent via MRI and CT Ultrasonography was less definitive but useful for sample collection. (avma.org)
  • Learn to evaluate various acromioclavicular joint pathologies with ultrasonography and clinical indications for performing acromioclavicular joint injections and acromioclavicular joint aspiration. (sonosim.com)
  • We could show that speckle tracking sonography is a feasible method for assessing diaphragmatic function in a clinical setting. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • It is most often used to diagnose carotid artery stenosis, a form of atherosclerosis, and has the capability to assess plaque morphology and characteristics. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transoral carotid ultrasonography gives us additional information to conventional carotid ultrasonography about the vascular pathology of the distal portion of the extracranial internal carotid artery and a transpulmonary contrast medium, which has made it easy to assess intracranial vascular structures, is now available. (go.jp)
  • Carotid ultrasonography was used to assess the IMT, as a fast and easy tool for the prediction of cardiovascular events in patients with RA. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • RA is characterized by a significant biological inflammatory syndrome that leads to a significant risk of atherosclerosis that can be assessed by carotid intima-media thickness (IMT). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of B-mode ultrasonography and acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography in assessing the joint capsule and periarticular muscles of dogs using the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) classification and the distraction index (DI) in the early and late diagnosis of hip dysplasia. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this work was to test the feasibility of imaging annulus fibrosus microstructure in vivo with ultrasonography. (ensam.eu)
  • Feasibility of ultrasonography for the analysis of lumbar annulus fibrosus structure was confirmed. (ensam.eu)
  • This technical note demonstrates the feasibility of speckle tracking ultrasonography of the diaphragm in a group of 20 patients after an aortocoronary bypass graft procedure. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • Because periventricular leukomalacia is a disease of premature infants, who often need the assistance of ventilators, ultrasonography is the easiest imaging modality to employ for examination. (medscape.com)
  • 11] Ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice. (medscape.com)
  • Ultrasonography is the ideal noninvasive imaging modality for evaluation of scrotal abnormalities. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • Ultrasonography is an essential imaging modality in diagnosing testicular and scrotal pathology, as it provides fine anatomical details of the testicle and surrounding structures and evaluates vascular perfusion in real time. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • In addition, ultrasonography is a safe, relatively inexpensive, and readily available imaging modality that does not require ionizing radiation. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • PSS is an underlying chronic venous compressive abnormality caused by musculoskeletal structures in the costoclavicular space that is present at the thoracic inlet and/or outlet. (medscape.com)
  • CT venography and MR venography are not first-line imaging tests but are appropriate to assess central venous structures or to assess the full range of venous structures from the hand to the right atrium. (medscape.com)
  • Ultrasonography is usually performed twice a week in the first week and once a week thereafter for diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • 3, 4, 5] Ultrasonography can facilitate diagnosis in the emergency department. (medscape.com)
  • We will delve into the intricacies of horse hoof anatomy to provide a comprehensive understanding of its structure. (thehorseheaven.com)
  • In addition to the steep learning curve required to become proficient in ultrasonography, there is a robust field of literature that highlights the limited gross anatomy knowledge of residents entering their graduate medical education as a significant educational gap (GME) [ 9 , 10 , 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In patients presenting with palpable abnormality or scrotal swelling, ultrasonography can detect, locate, and characterize both intratesticular and extratesticular masses and other abnormalities. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • When used in conjunction with other diagnostics tools like radiographs (x-rays) , ultrasonography can detect a broad range of abnormalities including cardiovascular disease, skeletal fractures, some forms of cancer, soft tissue damage, foreign bodies and organ disease. (sbanimalhospital.com)
  • The gallbladder was characterized as an anechoic structure with echogenic walls and dimensions of 2.91±1.18cm x 1.38±0.84cm (length x width). (scielo.br)
  • The examinations were performed using standardized procedures (Gallbladder Ultrasonography Procedure Manual, Third National Health and Examination Survey, https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes3/manuals/gallblad.pdf ), which had been developed to ensure that each examination was performed in a consistent manner and that the results of each examination were accurate and reliable. (cdc.gov)
  • Speckle tracking ultrasonography, which is widely used in cardiac imaging, overcomes this disadvantage and allows observations of movement in the direction of the contracting muscle fibres, approximating muscle deformation and the deformation velocity. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • The purpose of this study is to characterize the sonographic appearance of canine parathyroid glands using high-resolution ultrasonography. (avmi.net)
  • These lymphatic rests can penetrate adjacent structures or dissect along fascial planes and eventually become canalized. (medscape.com)
  • EUS allows your doctor to accurately assess cancer's depth and whether it has spread to adjacent lymph glands or nearby vital structures, such as major blood vessels. (riograndegastro.com)
  • Ultrasonography can be limited by air in the adjacent bowel. (medscape.com)
  • OCT has been shown to demonstrate the five-layered esophageal wall with good correlation with histologic structures [ 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • High grade dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma images exhibited more heterogeneous structures corresponding to irregular, heterogeneous tissue morphology from distorted and cribriform or villiform glandular architecture. (hindawi.com)
  • A prospective of five cervical cancer screening tests assessed the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. (who.int)
  • CEUS is used to assess plaque neovascularization and ulceration. (wikipedia.org)
  • The normal male testicle is an ovoid structure measuring approximately 5×3×2 cm (length×height×breadth) with a homogeneous, intermediate echogenicity ( Fig. 1 ). (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • Outside of the medical field, radiology also encompasses the examination of the inner structure of objects using X-rays or other penetrating radiation. (wikidoc.org)
  • The kidneys were characterized by elongated, lobulated, hypoechoic structures, an echogenic capsule and an echogenic central line, measuring 1.05±0.7cm in width. (scielo.br)
  • To validate lamellar appearance in ultrasonographies, multimodality images of two cow tail discs were compared: ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and optical microscopy. (ensam.eu)
  • As would be expected, morbidity depends on the anatomic location of the CH. In general, morbidity is related to cosmetic disfigurement and impingement on other critical structures, such as nerves, vessels, lymphatics, and the airway. (medscape.com)
  • A 12-17 MHz high frequency linear array transducer provides excellent anatomic detail of the testicles and surrounding structures. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • The joint is horizontally and vertically stabilized in anterior and posterior translation by a combination of dynamic muscular and static ligamentous structures, which allow a normal anatomic range of motion. (medscape.com)
  • Several studies have evaluated speckle tracking as a promising method to assess diaphragm contractility in healthy subjects. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • [ 1 ] A combination of ultrasonography, MRI, and CT is useful for diagnosing PVL and for predicting the neurologic outcome. (medscape.com)
  • This imaging procedure is useful in predicting outcome, assessing the severity of joint damage, and determining whether surgery is needed. (foundhealth.com)
  • This allows visualization of histologic morphology in real time, especially the epithelial structures such as villi, crypts, and squamous and intestinal epithelium. (hindawi.com)
  • Acceptable organ presentation was 73.8% (95% CI 63.1-82.6) for cardiovascular and 88.4% (95% CI: 80.6-93.6) for radiological structures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This tool is essential when assessing overall heart health and treating cardiovascular disease. (sbanimalhospital.com)
  • b) Fat Profile: Familiar with assess the risk of developing cardiovascular illnesses. (bloggersalchemy.com)
  • Lymph nodes or glands are small round, oval or bean-shaped structures that are located at various locations throughout the body. (petplace.com)
  • METHODS: Fourteen dairy parlor workers were assessed for i) upper limb symptoms and work history through questionnaire, ii) a physical examination of the upper limb and in particular wrists and iii) wrist ultrasonography. (cdc.gov)
  • This study sought to propose a protocol for the ultrasonographic evaluation of the structures involved in canine hip dysplasia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Below is information about the structure and function of the canine lymphatic system. (petplace.com)
  • Further work should aim at validating measurement reliability, and to assess the relevance of the method to characterize annulus alterations, for instance in disc degeneration or scoliosis. (ensam.eu)
  • The results presented herein suggest that speckle tracking ultrasonography is able to depict alterations in diaphragmatic function after surgery better than 2D ultrasonographic measurements. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • The patient's muscle strength, skin, and reflexes will also be assessed. (foundhealth.com)
  • He or she will also look for signs of overactive reflexes, increased metabolism and eye changes, as well as assess if skin is warm and moist to the touch. (mymed.com)
  • Today, no non-invasive means exist to characterize annulus lamellar structure in vivo. (ensam.eu)
  • The deltoid and trapezius muscles are especially important in providing dynamic stabilization when these ligamentous structures are damaged. (medscape.com)
  • Study results indicated an impairment of the distal median nerve in structure and mobility and impairment of the distal tendon of the muscle extensor carpi ulnaris that included dislocation and frank damage. (cdc.gov)
  • Conceptually, OCT (or Volumetric Laser Endomicroscopy/VLE) is analogous to B-mode ultrasonography, with the exception that near infrared light in the 700 to 1500 nm range of wavelength is used instead of sound waves to generate an image of the mucosal structure and its abnormalities using an interferometer device setup. (hindawi.com)
  • OCT is a non-invasive, non-contact, trans-pupillary imaging technology which can image retinal structures in vivo, with a resolution of 10 to 17 microns. (adityaeyecare.com)
  • f) Chest X-ray: Accustomed to look into the chest as well as the organs and structures based in the chest. (bloggersalchemy.com)
  • Participants were assessed at baseline, mid-training (week 7) and post-training (week 13). (who.int)
  • Ultrasonography is of increasing interest for the bedside examination of diaphragmatic function. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • The present study aimed to validate a FFQ for assessing the intake of food groups throughout pregnancy. (docksci.com)
  • Point-of-care ultrasonography allows for the near instantaneous acquisition of real-time dynamic images, which can be correlated directly to the patient's signs and symptoms [ 4 , 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • He or she will assess all symptoms, medical history as well as enquire about specific family history details which may be relevant. (mymed.com)
  • We examined the usefulness of ultrasonography, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and neuropsychological function assessment pre- and postoperatively in 14 patients with occlusive cerebrovascular disease who underwent surgical revascularization. (go.jp)
  • Validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess food group intake by pregnant women. (docksci.com)
  • How to cite this article Barbieri P., Crivellenti L.C., Nishimura R.Y. & Sartorelli D.S. (2015) Validation of a food frequency questionnaire to assess food group intake by pregnant women. (docksci.com)
  • A study was planned to determine the effect of hydration therapy in the correction of oligohydramnios in pregnancy and to assess if improvement in amniotic fluid index (AFI) is associated with better obstetric outcomes. (who.int)
  • A doctor will request a person to swallow to assess the thyroid gland (externally) and check for signs of enlargement, tenderness or bumps in the neck during the process. (mymed.com)
  • A doctor will then request follow-ups after 2 hours, then at 6 and finally 24 hours later to assess how much of the substance the thyroid gland has absorbed. (mymed.com)
  • Il s'agit d'une étude transversale, monocentrique et descriptive, durant 12 mois, incluant les patients âgés d'au moins 18 ans admis en réanimation polyvalente pour un sepsis ou choc septique. (bvsalud.org)
  • El uso de ecografía ha entrado en el campo de la medicina del dolor, anestesia regional y del bibliographic search, data intervencionismo analgésico durante la última década, e incluso es el estándar de la práctica, por tanto, la capacitación y analysis, writing, revision and un adecuado aprendizaje en la ecografía deben ser parte del plan de estudios de cualquier programa de anestesiología. (bvsalud.org)
  • Assessing the effects of biomechanical overload on dairy parlor workers' wrist: definition of a study approach and preliminary results. (cdc.gov)