The Intrauterine Assessment Program (IAP)
The Intrauterine Assessment Program (IAP) What is the IAP? The intrauterine assessment program is offered by Beam Radiology to provide imaging of the uterus before and after an intrauterine contraceptive device is inserted. This program targets the clinical challenges of delineating the typical symptoms associated with IUCD (IUD) insertions, from a patient presenting with symptoms […]
The aFTS
The Advanced First Trimester Screen, also known as the aFTS What is the Advanced First Trimester Screen (aFTS) When considering non-invasive screening for the risk of having a pregnancy with Trisomy 21,18, or 13 many patients express a desire to have a reliable and accurate screen that will result in as little stress as possible […]
What does a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound tell you that an X-Ray or MRI does not?
Good question! This is something we hear quite often while performing an MSK Ultrasound… Ultrasound is an especially useful adjunct to the clinical exam done by your physician. When used together with an x-ray, which may or may not be ordered alongside an ultrasound, it can aid in putting the pieces of a puzzle together […]
Your Doctor Has Confirmed You Are Pregnant: What Now?
Congratulations! After you have seen your doctor to confirm your pregnancy via a urine test or blood test, most often one of the next steps by the doctor is to order a “Dating” ultrasound. When making your appointment for the dating ultrasound, keep in mind that the ideal timing for it to happen is between […]
The Detailed Anatomical Ultrasound (The Second Trimester Anatomical Scan or Detailed Scan)
Hooray you are almost halfway there! By about the halfway mark in your pregnancy, there should be plans in place from your doctor to have your detailed anatomical ultrasound. This is the most thorough screening for the fetus, and it is offered between 18-22 weeks gestational age (the “age” of the fetus in weeks and […]
The Third Trimester Ultrasound: What Is It And Why Has My Doctor Ordered It?
The home stretch! You are almost there! Why am I having this ultrasound? It is quite common to have an ultrasound in the third trimester of pregnancy, and this can be for a variety of reasons. The third trimester is defined as taking place from the 27th week of pregnancy and onward, and this is […]
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Obstetrical Ultrasound What is an obstetrical ultrasound? Obstetrical ultrasounds or fetal ultrasounds are an extremely important diagnostic imaging test used during a woman’s pregnancy. This exam is critical in examining the uterus and placenta, as well as the fetus in its entirety. Early obstetrical ultrasounds focus on the location, size, and number of pregnancies, whereas […]
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
MSK Ultrasound What is a musculoskeletal ultrasound? Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds are an important tool in helping diagnose a variety of patient ailments. Like other ultrasounds, a transducer is used in the affected area to create real-time images. Often, dynamic movements are used while the technician is performing the ultrasound. These movements can be essential in […]
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Obstetrical Ultrasound What is an obstetrical ultrasound? Obstetrical ultrasounds or fetal ultrasounds are an extremely important diagnostic imaging test used during a woman’s pregnancy. This exam is critical in examining the uterus and placenta, as well as the fetus in its entirety. Early obstetrical ultrasounds focus on the location, size, and number of pregnancies, whereas […]
Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal Ultrasound What is an abdominal ultrasound? Abdominal ultrasounds are an important tool when trying to detect abnormalities in abdominal organs such as the gallbladder, intestines, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and spleen. More specifically, abdominal ultrasounds can help detect the cause of stomach pain or bloating, kidney stones, liver disease, and tumors. It is important to […]