An ultrasound scan is a crucial tool for aiding in the diagnosis of illnesses in animals, especially those affecting soft tissues like the heart or abdomen. Ultrasound can be used to gather biopsies without undergoing surgery and is a sensitive and non-invasive method of identifying various illnesses. We can perform ultrasounds during pregnancy, as well as abdominal and heart scans, tests for polycystic kidney disease, and ultrasound-guided biopsies of the majority of internal organs.
Ultrasound scanning is a painless method that creates images of inside body components using high frequency sound waves that are inaudible to human ears. Some of the sound waves that are sent into the body's tissues are absorbed, while others bounce back.
The ultrasound equipment measures the sound waves that return and converts them into images that appear on a screen. It is possible to record or print the photographs. To operate this technology and interpret these images properly, much training is needed.
The liver, kidney, bladder, and heart are among the soft or fluid-filled organs that ultrasound scans are most beneficial for examining.