Sonography, also known as ultrasonography, is a type of diagnostic procedure using high frequency sound waves in order to generate vibrant images of blood flow, organs and tissues inside the body.

Sonography tests can be used to effectively diagnose problems with several parts of the body like the blood vessels, breasts, heart, reproductive system, heart and prostrate. Sonography tests are being used more and more to detect and treat vascular diseases, heart attacks and heart disease that could cause a stroke. Sonography can also be used to guide needles for tissue biopsies to take cell samples from the body to be tested in the lab. Because sonography is does not contain radiation, it can be used when X-rays are too dangerous.

A number of different sonography tests are used in specialized fields, such as:

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