Ultrasound
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue organs and vascular structures. It is a painless non invasive way to evaluate a number of internal organs.
Types of Exams
OB/Pregnancy Ultrasound
An OB Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to visualize an embryo or fetus. We can evaluate normal pregnancy, determine fetal development and due dates. We offer 4-D ultrasound images and are certified by The Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program.
General & Organ Ultrasound
Pelvic, Abdominal, Gallbladder, Kidney, Bladder, Pancreas and Scrotum Ultrasound. Painless imaging using a transducer to visualize internal organs.
Thyroid & Neck
Evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the neck such as the thyroid gland.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Screening of the abdominal area to evaluate for possible aortic aneurysm.
Venous/Carotid (Doppler)
Specialized imaging to view vascular function and blood flow. Excellent for identifying blood clots in legs, aortic aneurysms, or plaque buildup in carotid arteries.
Sonohysterogram
Uses a probe to visualize the endometrium (uterus lining). A small catheter is inserted through the cervix. Procedure takes 20-30 minutes.
Thoracentesis & Paracentesis
Ultrasound-guided procedures to locate and drain fluid collections from the chest (thoracentesis) or abdomen (paracentesis).
Breast Procedures
Breast Ultrasound
Often performed as a supplement to mammography. High frequency sound waves are used to make high resolution images of the breast for radiologist evaluation.
Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure where the radiologist locates abnormal tissue using ultrasound, anesthetizes the area, and takes tissue samples with a vacuum-assisted needle. A small marker is placed, and a follow-up mammogram is performed.
Breast Aspiration
Using ultrasound guidance, fluid is removed from a cyst or abnormal area in the breast using a small needle under local anesthesia.
Vero Radiology Women's Imaging Center is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.
Ultrasound Exam Prep
General Ultrasound Prep
- OB/GYN (Pelvic) & Bladder only: Drink 32 oz of water one hour prior to exam. Water must be finished one hour before. Do Not Urinate prior to exam. (Patients <16 yrs contact office; Patients >24 weeks pregnant do not need to drink water).
- Gallbladder / Abdomen / Aorta / Kidney: No food, drink, or medication 6-8 hours prior to exam.
- Kidney only (Renal): No Prep required.
Biopsy & Aspiration Prep
- Discontinue aspirin 7 days prior to exam.
- Discontinue Vitamin E, Plavix and other anticoagulants 5 days prior to exam.
- Discontinue blood thinners (Coumadin) 4 days prior (PT, PTT, INR labs needed 24 hours prior).
- Discontinue Gingko Biloba 2-3 days prior to exam.
- Please contact your physician prior to discontinuing any medications.