PATIENT SERVICES

We are the first mobile ultrasound service whose studies are performed by ultrasound technicians* certified by APCA (Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement) and ARDMS ® (American Registry of Medical Sonography) who also have medical degrees* in other countries. *None of our technicians are licensed to practice medicine in Florida as of today. 


APCA and ARDMS ® are American institutions that accredit the academic training of doctors from other countries. Our strength is that we have an excellent group of professionals with extensive experience and training in performing all types of ultrasound, including echocardiography, arterial and venous doppler, obstetric, gynecological, renal, abdominal, breast, thyroid, scrotal, soft tissue, among others. We are the difference in obtaining accurate, high quality and reliable studies, supported by the solid and specialized knowledge of our technical staff and our staff of certified radiologists, who are responsible for reporting the studies in a timely manner.


We attend patients in the comfort of your home in Miami Dade and Broward County, we also do it in medical offices and public and private institutions affiliated with our service and at our headquarters, located at 8350 NW 52nd Ter Doral, FL, 33166, USA 3rd Floor Venture X Doral, office #108

Complete Abdominal

Indicated for the study of internal organs in the abdomen, such as the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, pancreas, spleen and kidneys, in order to determine possible causes of abdominal pain and/or distension, and also to correlate alterations of enzymes and/or markers in blood with pathological findings in the liver, pancreas and other organs. It also allows the diagnosis of infections and obstructions in the urinary tract, diagnosis and/or follow-up of known nodules or lesions, detection of congenital malformations, gallstones and kidney stones. It is also possible to assess some pathologies of the abdominal Aorta artery.


Preparation: It is necessary to have fasting of six to eight hours before the study is performed. 

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Kidneys

It is a study in which the kidneys and urinary tract are evaluated to detect malformations, renal atrophy or hypertrophy, ectopic kidney, the presence and characterization of focal or diffuse lesions, detection of stones in both kidneys and urinary tract, and follow-up of known pathology. It may be necessary to complement the study with bladder ultrasound, as considered by the requesting physician.


Preparation: None. 

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THYROID

It is a neck study focused on the thyroid gland to detect nodules (palpable or not), determine their size, location and nature (solid, cystic or mixed). It is also indicated to correlate altered blood values of thyroid hormones and parathyroid hormone with pathological findings in the appearance of the thyroid and parathyroid gland.


Preparation: None. 

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Pelvic

It is indicated to study the female pelvic organs, such as the uterus, ovaries and tubes via transabdominal route. 


It can be performed at any time, although sometimes it may be indicated on a certain day of the menstrual cycle. It is also useful in the detection of inflammatory and tumor lesions in the uterus, ovaries, tubes and other para adnexal structures. Among these lesions, the most common are ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and endometrial hyperplasia. The early and often incidental finding of an ectopic pregnancy can in most cases save the life of the patient and hence the importance of its timely realization. 


Preparation: A full bladder is required.

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OBSTETRIC

This test is performed transvaginally for the first 11 weeks, and preferably transabdominally after this time, unless it is necessary to evaluate the neck and placenta previa for which the transvaginal or translabial route is indicated. Useful to establish the presence of a live embryo/fetus, evaluate its situation, presentation and the development of its organs, estimate the gestation time of the pregnancy, diagnose congenital anomalies, as well as the evaluation of the placenta, cord and amniotic fluid depending on whether it is performed in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd trimester of gestation, in order to determine fetal growth and well-being. 


Preparation: No preparation is required before 11 weeks, from 12 to 16 weeks it is required to have a full bladder, after 16 weeks it is not necessary to drink water prior to the study.

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Gender reveal

Obstetric ultrasound performed to determine the sex of the baby at any time of pregnancy, it is usually done transvaginally between the 11th and 14th week, and transabdominal after that time. 


If you want to know the sex of your baby, we are the ideal accomplices to make that moment magical.



Preparation: None.

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Transvaginal

It allows the female pelvis to be explored transvaginally by placing a transducer in the vaginal canal. One of the benefits over the transabdominal route is that there is a better approach and a more accurate and detailed view of the gynecological organs. It can be performed at any time, although sometimes it may be indicated on a certain day of the menstrual cycle. It is also useful in the detection of inflammatory and tumor lesions in the uterus, ovaries, tubes and other para adnexal structures. Among these lesions, the most common are ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and endometrial hyperplasia. The early and often incidental finding of an ectopic pregnancy can in most cases save the life of the patient, hence the importance of its timely performance. Another important contribution of this ultrasound is that it allows the evaluation of ovarian function through follicle count to complement the study of patients who are going to undergo fertilization therapies. 


Preparation: None. 

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Liver and gallbladder

It is performed to detect any type of pathology in the liver, gallbladder and biliary tract. It allows to determine possible causes of a pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, and also to correlate alterations in blood levels of liver tests with pathological findings found in liver, gallbladder and biliary tract, such as tumors, obstructive syndromes, inflammatory and/or infectious pathology, etc.


Preparation: It is necessary to have fasting of six to eight hours before the study is performed.

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Breast

It allows the study of the breast to detect and characterize breast nodules, as a complement to mammography, particularly in patients with dense breasts. It is also indicated in the evaluation of mastitis, palpable lumps, breast pain, in cases of secretions through the nipple, and as a preoperative study in aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. 

It is advisable to have previous mammograms and ultrasounds available on the day of the study. 


Preparation: None. 

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Prostate

It is the study indicated to evaluate the prostate in men, its size and appearance to rule out or diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia, detect possible nodules (with characteristics of malignancy and benignity), signs of inflammation and infection, alterations in the seminal vesicles. 



Preparation: A full bladder is required.

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Bladder

Study dedicated to evaluate the urinary bladder, including the thickness of the bladder wall, pre-micturition and post-micturition urinary volume, to check for adequate emptying. It allows the detection of tumors, polyps, diverticula, clots, sediment and bladder stones. 


Preparation: A full bladder is required. In patients with bladder catheter, it is indicated to clamp the catheter with a non-cutting element to achieve urine retention.

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Scrotal

It allows to observe and diagnose abnormalities in the testicles, scrotal sac and sperm ducts. It is used to verify the characteristics of a lump in the scrotum or testicles, determine injuries secondary to scrotal trauma, identify the causes of pain or increased volume of the testicles, determine the causes of sterility, locate a testicle that has not descended, monitoring of microcalcifications, among others. 


Preparation: None.

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Soft tissue

It is focused on the study of soft tissues such as skin, subcutaneous fatty tissue and musculoskeletal system. It allows detecting hernias, tumors, edema, joint effusions, collections, lymph nodes, location of foreign bodies (thorns, glass, metal, siliconomas, etc.), muscle tears, being able to clearly determine the size, location and nature (solid, cystic or mixed) of the findings, their extension and involvement of neighboring structures.


Preparation: None.

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Neck and head soft tissue

Includes complete neck examination, including evaluation of the thyroid gland, salivary glands, ganglion chains and scalp for palpable lumps, thyroid nodules, thyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone disorders, alterations in salivation and other disorders. 


Preparation: None. 

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Carotid

Also known as ultrasound of the neck vessels, in which the carotid and vertebral arteries on both sides are studied, it evaluates the blood flow of these vessels, allowing information to be obtained regarding vascular permeability, the direction of flow, presence and characterization of plaques, stenosis and vascular resistance. In addition, knowing the thickness of the carotid artery wall is a predictor of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients.


Preparation: None.

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MSK

It allows the assessment of the structures of the musculoskeletal apparatus such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursae, and bone surfaces. The advantage of ultrasound over other diagnostic methods is that it is performed in real time and dynamically, so it is possible to observe, for example, the contraction of a muscle and the sliding of a tendon.


Preparation: No preparation is necessary for the correct performance of this ultrasound.


Preparation: None. 

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Baby Hip Joint

Study requested to evaluate the baby's hip before 3 months of age to determine whether or not there is congenital hip dysplasia in cases where it is suspected, and that according to the degree of severity can be classified as: dysplasia, subluxation and dislocation. 


Preparation: None.

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Echosomovil benefits the patient

The following ultrasounds are performed in ECHOSONOMOVIL

STUDIO SIRVE PARA EXAMINAR
Abdominal Ultrasound Liver, spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys.
Bladder ultrasound Urinary bladder
Prostate Ultrasound Prostate
Gynecologic Ultrasound (pelvic or Transvaginal) Uterus and ovaries
Breast Ultrasound Mammary glands and armpits
Testicular Ultrasound Testicles
Renal Ultrasound Kidneys
Thyroid Ultrasound Thyroid and parathyroid glands
Head and Neck Ultrasound Neck nodes, salivary glands
Ultrasound - Soft Tissue Ultrasound Palpable tumors in skin and subcutaneous cellular tissue
Ultrasound - Musculoskeletal Musculoskeletal system
Ultrasound - Obstetrical Pregnancy and fetus
Ultrasound baby hips Hip joint
Echocardiogram (ECHO) Heart and great vessels
Vascular doppler Arteries, veins, testicles, tumors and vascular malformations

EQUIPMENT:

Modern ultrasound equipment is basically made up of 3 parts: 

A) Transducer: device similar to a small microphone, which sends and collects the echo waves. 

B) Monitor: It works just like a computer screen. 

C) Computer: creates the images collected by the transducer to be viewed on the monitor.


Echosonomovil uses the Alpinion E-Cube i7 equipment, a state-of-the-art compact system that allows obtaining optimal images in order to perform more accurate and reliable diagnoses, including complex cardiac studies.

INDICATIONS:

Ultrasound studies allow the detection of various diseases and also serve to guide invasive interventional procedures, such as aspiration biopsies, intra-articular injections, among others. It is also used to diagnose medical conditions associated with:

  • pain
  •  inflammation and/or infection
  • masses or tumors
  • pregnancy
  • various diseases
  • pre and postoperative             

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HOW ULTRASOUND IS PERFORMED

The technician places a small amount of gel on the skin in the area to be examined and immediately places the transducer on the skin applying light pressure.  Through small movements of the transducer, inaudible high frequency waves will be emitted, which will hit the tissues and will be picked up again by the transducer to be sent to the computer in order to transform these waves into images that represent the various tissues and organs of the body examined. The procedure is painless, fast and the patient can immediately resume his daily activities.   

PATIENT PREPARATION

Only the following studies will require preparation, the other studies do not require it

A: complete abdominal ultrasound: Do not eat or drink liquids 6 hours before the exam.

B: abdominal aorta ultrasound: Do not eat or drink liquids 6 hours before the exam.

C: bladder ultrasound: You must drink 30 ounces of water one hour before the study and avoid urinating until the study is performed. The bladder should be full.

D: renal ultrasound: should drink 30 ounces of water one hour before the study and avoid urinating until the study is performed. 

No patient should stop taking their respective medications at the usual times, especially hypertensive patients. Diabetics should follow their regular diet and medication.

WHO CONDUCTS THE STUDY

In the United States the person who performs the ultrasound is a technician with training and certification in ultrasound at an American university or institution, while in Latin American and European countries it is the physicians, mostly specialists in radiology, who are in charge of performing and at the same time interpreting the ultrasound studies. At Echosonomovil our technicians* are physicians graduated from foreign universities with training in diagnostic ultrasound who are endorsed and certified by APCA (Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement) and ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), organizations that create global standards of excellence in the certification of foreign physicians to achieve the highest levels of quality patient care * none of our technicians are licensed to practice medicine in Florida to date. The high profile of our technicians guarantees accurate, thorough and medically knowledgeable studies, thus achieving reliable and timely diagnoses, hand in hand with our staff of board-registered radiologists. All this, added to the use of state-of-the-art equipment, allows us to provide an optimal service without competition in the market.

OBTAINING THE RESULTS

Ultrasound images are sent for review and report to our staff of board-certified radiologists, with results available within 48 hours of the study, and sent to the treating physician electronically for viewing and printing. 

ECHOSONOMOVIL complies with HIPAA, Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations.