An ultrasound is a radiation-free imaging procedure that uses sound waves
to create images of the body’s internal structures on a nearby monitor.
Though best known for its use during pregnancy, an ultrasound can be used
to perform many diagnostic procedures, such as:
Gallbladder disease diagnosis
Cardiovascular health assessment
Image-guided biopsies
Joint inflammation assessment
Metabolic bone disease examination
Assessing the health of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
Ultrasounds are painless, noninvasive procedures. Before the test, a doctor
or nurse will rub a gel over the area that is to be examined. A wand attached
to an electronic device will then be rubbed over this area. This wand
releases sound waves, which echo into the body and feedback into the machine
which creates images of the body’s insides based on the information
it receives.
To schedule an appointment for a biophysical at RRH, please call at (760)
499-3702. Our hours are Sunday 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday 8:00am
to 6:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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