• Digital Mammography
• Bone Density Testing
• Ultrasounds and Doppler/Vascular Studies
• Hysterosalpingograms
• Biopsies

Ultrasounds and Doppler / Vascular Studies

Pelvic, Abdominal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, etc

We perform all kinds of ultrasounds at Imaging El Paso. The procedures that require preparation before arrival are marked with an * asterisk.

An ultrasound is an exam done with a Doppler. A doppler is a sound wave that passes through tissue and bounces back to a receiver that creates a picture according to the thickness of the tissue. Different organs have different densities/thicknesses. As these sound waves pass through and bounce off, the image is created. It is painless. You can even view your image as the technologist is taking it!

• Pelvic Ultrasound *
  A pelvic ultrasound looks at internal structures below the belly button. To prepare for the exam, please drink 2, 8 oz. glasses of water 45 minutes prior to the exam.
  
• Abdominal Ultrasound *
  An abdominal ultrasound looks at internal structures below the ribcage and above the belly button. To prepare for this test, fasting is necessary. Please, nothing by mouth after 12 pm the night before the exam.
  
• Thyroid Ultrasound
  A thyroid ultrasound looks at the thyroid, a small gland in your neck. Preparation for this exam is not required.
  
• Parathyroid Ultrasound
  A parathyroid ultrasound looks at the four parathyroid on either side of the thyroid gland. They are very tiny. Preparation for this exam is not required.
  
• 3D/4D Baby Imaging
  3 dimensional and 4 dimensional baby imaging is available. The 4 D is a ‘movie' of the 3D image you can actually see the 3 D baby in motion. All 3D and 4D images are placed on a CD for you. Family is welcome.
  
• OB Imaging
  Our OB ultrasounds are excellent. Mom and family will love our attention. Preparation for this exam is not necessary
  
• Hysterosonogram
  If your doctor orders a hysterosonogram, he/she wants to look at the internal structure of the uterus. A saline solution is introduced into the uterus while the sonogram is done. Internal uterine polyps become visible with this technique.
  
• Carotid and Vascular Doppler
  Carotid, Arterial and Vascular Dopplers are ultrasounds of the arteries and veins. By looking inside the veins, we can tell how your blood is flowing and if there is a problem with blockages within the veins.