Ultrasound medical technologists use sound waves to capture images of internal organs and tissues for diagnosis and treatment of many different medical problems. This field of imaging is called Sonography. In the sonography many different specialized ultrasound equipments are used to take readings of appropriate areas, these images are taken in specific angles requested by physicians. Ultrasound is used for diagnose and monitor different conditions such as heart disease, pregnancy and cancer. Unlike other imaging systems, ultrasound is completely safe for both patients and technicians. Ultrasound does not involve any kind of radiations so harmful side effect and complications are rare; so ultrasound is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to radiological procedures. Just like other fields in medical technology, ultrasound medical technologists can specialize too. Specialty areas can be cardiovascular sonography, abdominal sonography, obstetric gynological sonography, ...
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