Women’s Health
As a woman, maintaining your good health often means being proactive. Using ultrasound, you and your doctor can take the lead in monitoring a variety of health conditions from heart disease to breast abnormalities to several gynecological problems-accurately while limiting invasive procedures.
Heart Disease
Contrary to popular belief, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States and stroke is the No. 1 cause of serious, long-term disability. But according to the American Heart Association, many women never receive the advance treatment they need. For patients showing symptoms of illness, ultrasound can examine the heart and circulatory system and provide important information about their structure and function. Ultrasound images can measure the chambers of the heart, visualize valve abnormalities as well as evaluate the efficiency of the heart in pumping blood to the rest of the body-all of which can help with early detection by determining the presence or risk of heart disease, including coronary artery disease.
Gynecology
A physician can use ultrasound to detect a wide array of gynecological conditions. For example, if you experience pelvic pain, ultrasound may be used as part of a standard pelvic exam to find or rule out conditions like internal bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, abscesses and pelvic masses. Infertility issues can also be addressed. New higher resolution ultrasound systems allow physicians to safely monitor and examine the reproductive system in the early stages of embryo development in the fertility process. Post-menopausal women and any women over 45 have an increased risk of gynecological problems such as cysts on the ovaries and uterus. If your doctor suspects any of these problems, an ultrasound examination can confirm or identify these concerns.