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ULTRASOUND/SONOGRAPHY

Abdominal sonography | Thyroid sonography | Echocardiography | Arteries supplying the brain | Arm and leg arteries | Arm and leg veins | PDF ultrasound

The following applies to all ultrasound procedures: They can be carried out quickly and quickly, are cost-effective and are absolutely harmless thanks to the ultrasound waves used.

Abdominal sonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs)

The Abdominal sonography is used to display and assess the internal organs of the abdominal cavity such as liver, gallbladder/bile ducts, pancreas, abdominal aorta, kidneys and spleen. For an optimal examination, you should fast for at least six hours. We therefore carry out the abdominal sonography in the morning if possible.

Thyroid sonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid)

Another organ that can be easily visualized and assessed using ultrasound waves is the thyroid. Thyroid sonography is - together with the laboratory chemical determination of thyroid hormones from a blood sample, which we also carry out in our practice - an important component in the Thyroid diagnostics. With the combination of ultrasound and blood tests, many thyroid diseases can not only be diagnosed, they can also be monitored as they progress.

Echocardiography (ultrasound examination of the heart)

Within the Ultrasound examination of the heart shows the heart muscle and the heart valves. This enables the Assessment of the strength of the heart muscle as well as the mobility and function of the heart valves. The blood flow in the area of ​​the heart can be measured using the so-called “Doppler method”. This is particularly important in the case of valve defects. The resilience of the heart can also be estimated - especially in conjunction with a stress ECG.

Technically, echocardiography works similarly to ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity, but requires more complex computing power for imaging. Of course, the ultrasound waves used for echocardiography are also absolutely harmless. Today, echocardiography is an indispensable method in the diagnosis and follow-up of various heart diseases and is also used for the diagnostic differentiation of complex symptoms in internal medicine. You do not have to be fasting for this test.

Color-coded duplex sonography of the arteries supplying the brain (ultrasound examination of the neck vessels)

Color-coded duplex sonography of the arteries supplying the brain (FKDS, ultrasound examination of the neck vessels) allows the vessels that are responsible for the arterial blood flow to the brain to be shown directly (vascular structure) and functionally (blood flow).. Changes that, if left untreated, increase the risk of strokes due to cerebral hemorrhage or occlusion of the vessels supplying the brain can be detected early and treated accordingly. For example, there is B. Calcifications (plaques) in the area of ​​these vessels increase the risk of strokes, which can lead to blockages in the cerebral vessels due to blood clots from the deposits. In addition, the arteries supplying the brain provide an indication of the other vessels in the body. If deposits are found in the area of ​​the neck vessels, it must be assumed that the other important vessels (e.g. the coronary arteries) also show similar changes.

Color-coded duplex sonography (ultrasound examination) of the arm and leg arteries

Color-coded duplex sonography (FKDS, ultrasound examination) allows the vessels that are responsible for the arterial blood flow in the arm and leg arteries to be shown directly (vascular structure) and functionally (blood flow).. In particular, diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid metabolism disorders and smoking can cause deposits to form in the vessels, which can narrow or completely close them. These resulting circulatory problems often affect the legs. A reduced blood supply with oxygen can then lead to pain in the legs and feet (intermittent claudication, PAD). These vascular changes can be easily recognized by ultrasound examination and are primarily the most important examination for planning further treatment.

Color-coded duplex sonography (ultrasound examination) of the arm and leg veins

The Color-coded duplex sonography can image the deep and superficial veins as well as the surrounding structures. Furthermore, the flow properties of the blood in the veins can be assessed in the same examination.

The area of ​​application primarily includes the exclusion of one Venous thrombosis (blockage of the vein by a blood clot), which can lead to dangerous complications if left untreated. For example, the movement of a blood clot can cause a pulmonary embolism.

Ultrasound examination of the veins is also an important examination method Varicose vein diagnosis for detecting enlarged venous strands with insufficient (no longer functional) venous valves. Venous valves allow blood to flow through the veins back to the heart by preventing reflux, e.g. B. prevent it from getting into the legs. If the valves are destroyed, this leads to blood congestion (swollen legs), which, if not treated, can lead to complications such as difficult-to-treat leg ulcers.

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