Ultrasound / Echocardiography

Location

We are located on the first floor between the emergency department and the lab. Drive around past the ED entrance and turn right into the diagnostic imaging parking lot. There is an outpatient diagnostic imaging entrance that will bring you directly into the registration area.

Hours of Operation

Ultrasound procedures are performed Mon. - Fri. 8am to 8pm.

Echocardiograms are performed Mon. - Fri. 8am to 3pm.

Procedure Information

A physician's order is REQUIRED for your Ultrasound/Echo to be performed.

Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the body.

Echocardiography uses sound waves to image the heart.

Certain procedures performed in Ultrasound, such as biopsies or drainages also need to be scheduled with outpatient surgery. If you are unsure, please ask at the time of scheduling.

The following are common ultrasound procedures include:

Thyroid
Pyloric Stenosis (infants)
Neonatal spine
Soft tissue neck
Carotid Arteries
Thoracentesis
Kidneys
Bladder
Aorta
Abdomen-Liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Abdominal (liver) Doppler
Venous Doppler Extremities (upper and lower)
Arterial Doppler Extremities (upper and lower)
OB (1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester)
Pelvis (Uterus and Ovaries)
Scrotum
Paracentesis
Diagnostic Breast

The following are common echocardiography procedures include:

Echocardiograms
Contrasted Echocardiograms
Bubble enhanced Echocardiograms
Transesophageal Echocardiograms
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms
Treadmill Stress Echocardiograms

For additional information, please feel free to contact Diagnostic Imaging by phone 276.236.1680.