May 3, 2024 · Ultrasound is a valuable tool, but it has limitations. Sound waves don't travel well through air or bone. This means ultrasound isn't effective at imaging body parts that have gas in them or are …

Nov 5, 2024 · An abdominal ultrasound is a medical imaging test that uses sound waves to see inside the belly area, also called the abdomen. It's the preferred screening test for abdominal aortic …

Mar 7, 2026 · High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) uses focused sound waves to heat and destroy a targeted area of tissue while leaving nearby areas unharmed. It's generally done under the guidance …

Jun 24, 2023 · Fetal ultrasound should only be done for medical reasons as part of prenatal care, based on the advice of a doctor or other licensed health care professional. If you're getting ready for an …

Jul 3, 2025 · Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off red blood cells that …

Aug 21, 2025 · An MRI presents a global view of the pelvic region, while ultrasound is limited by what the transducer can reach. However, specialized pelvic ultrasound can potentially help clarify …

May 3, 2024 · Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in …

Jan 15, 2025 · Carotid (kuh-ROT-id) ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to look at blood flow through the carotid arteries. The carotid arteries are a pair of blood vessels on each side of the …

Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure that combines endoscopy and ultrasound to create images of the digestive tract and nearby organs and tissues. It also is called EUS. During EUS, a thin, flexible tube …

Mar 7, 2026 · Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals treat prostate cancer with focal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to improve outcomes while minimizing damage to tissue around the …