Ultrasound of the vessels is considered accessible and simple method, which has no contraindications. In this case, it can be applied several times in a row within one day or throughout the treatment period, in contrast to the same X-ray. Often, before taking blood tests or other fluids, patients are sent to an ultrasound examination, where a preliminary diagnosis will be made. This is used to more accurately identify the problem and its stage.
US of the vessels of the legs
The method involves the use of ultrasonic waves, which allow you to see graphically the vessels of the lower limbs, which will help assess their condition. This procedure is recommended from time to time to pass through to people:
- patients with diabetes mellitus;
- with a constant high blood pressure;
- who have nocturnal pain;
- with excess weight;
- smoking;
- if they quickly freeze their legs;
- with elevated cholesterol;
- who survived myocardial infarction.
Ultrasound of the cervical vessels
The procedure shows the condition of the arteries and veins that pass behind the cranial cavity. Usually such vessels are responsible for a sufficient amount of nutrition and the outflow of blood from the brain. Most often it is appointed in the planned mode or when there are obvious complaints. To make ultrasound of the vessels of the cervical department is indicated to people who are at risk:
- to all who have turned more than forty years old, especially to men;
- patients with diabetes mellitus;
- with elevated cholesterol or triglyceride;
- smokers with heart defects ;
- hypertensive patients who often suffer from arrhythmia;
- with osteochondrosis.
US of kidney vessels
This procedure shows the location of veins, arteries, their diameter and even the speed of movement of blood. Surveys are recommended for various ailments:
- renal colic;
- unpleasant sensations in the lumbar region;
- belated toxicosis during pregnancy;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- acute and chronic kidney disease;
- hypertension ;
- mechanical damage in the lumbar region.
In addition, the technique is assigned to refine the existing analysis or after an organ transplant to accurately monitor the blood that enters it.
US of the vessels of the heart
Heart ultrasound or echocardiography is the fastest and at the same time absolutely painless way to obtain the necessary data that will help to cure cardiological problems. The specialist will be able to see the vessels of the main muscle, the movement of blood, to recognize possible changes in the valvular department, and also to consider problems with the myocardium.
The procedure is assigned to people:
- having unexplained noises in the region of the heart;
- with congenital and acquired vices of the same organ;
- with a problematic electrocardiogram;
- with suspicions of swelling.
In addition, the method allows you to assess the postoperative state of the main muscle, as well as find out the functionality of the heart in athletes.
Ultrasound of the vessels of the upper extremities
The process makes it possible to evaluate the blood flow in quantitative form with the help of the apparatus. In addition, it allows you to find thrombi and other seals.
Ultrasound of blood vessels can show that a person has certain problems:
- narrowing of the arteries and their significance;
- presence of thrombus and its size;
- poor blood flow to tissues and even organs;
- aneurysm.
Ultrasound of the brain
This procedure is absolutely painless method. At the same time, ultrasound examination of cerebral vessels provides an opportunity to learn the maximum amount of information that helps to establish a diagnosis for headaches even in the most difficult situations. This allows not only to explain complaints, but also to prescribe effective treatment.