An ultrasound scan is a non-invasive imaging technique to generate real-time images of organs and tissues inside the body. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create the images. Unlike x-rays, ultrasounds are radiation-free and painless, making them suitable for visualising dynamic processes like the beating of the heart and blood flowing through blood vessels. Ultrasound probes use transducer (a handheld device), which produces sound waves … Continue reading A Complete Guide to Ultrasound Imaging: Preparation, Procedure, and Types of Tests