{"id":130,"date":"2018-04-18T15:52:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2021-08-06T15:54:24","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T19:54:24","slug":"ultrasound-in-veterinary-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/ultrasound-in-veterinary-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages of Ultrasound in Veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ultrasoundAs diagnostic capabilities<\/a> grow more robust in veterinary medicine, their effects can be seen in more accurate diagnoses, earlier detection of disease, and a greater understanding of the health and well-being of animals. One of these amazing tools we use often at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital<\/a> is the ultrasound.<\/p>\n

Ultrasound in veterinary medicine has revolutionized the way we approach many health issues and even how we practice surgical procedures. Often coupled with x-rays, ultrasound provides a better look at internal organs and allows us to detect issues that cannot be seen with a simple radiograph. But how does it do this, and what can we detect with ultrasound?<\/p>\n

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An Overview of the Ultrasound<\/h3>\n

The ultrasound is an imaging procedure that uses sound waves that aren\u2019t audible to the human ear. These sounds \u201cecho\u201d off the corresponding site in question, which produces images that are mapped by black (fluid) and grey (tissue). From these images, we can get a better understanding of organ health and detect things like a tumor or pregnancy.<\/p>\n

What Can an Ultrasound Detect?<\/h3>\n

An ultrasound can detect a number of different issues, such as:<\/p>\n