Ultrasonography machines use high frequency sound waves in the 2.5-7.5MHz. These waves cannot travel through bone or air but are easily positioned over non boney, non-air filled tissues such as the heart, eye or abdomen. The signal is emitted from the transducer and then returning reflected sound waves are computer analysed to give an image.Echocardiography is when we use the ultrasound technique to visualize the heart. The doctor uses a probe that is simply placed on the skin of the patient. Numerous shot pulses of sound travel into the body and the machine analyzes the reflections of this sound to create a picture. The doctor can use these images to look for abnormalities in various places such as the abdomen (ultrasound) or in the heart (echocardiogram).Cardiac Ultrasonography or Echocardiography is the “Gold Standard” in cardiac diagnosis. It helps in establishing a specific diagnosis and estimating the severity of disease. Heart chamber size, wall thickness and motion can be accurately measured as can heart valve configuration and motion. Blood flow can also be assessed in the heart and great blood vessels. Doppler pulsed wave, continuous and color flow can also be used to monitor direction and velocity of blood flow in the heart and great vessels. This machine aids both in the diagnosis of heart disease and can help evaluate the severity of cardiac disease.In cases of cardiac exams, all x-rays, EKG\'s and ultrasound images are sent to a certified cardiologist. This assures that your pet gets the best and most recent medical care for whatever problem is diagnosed.
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