Transcranial Imaging Ultrasound
Your doctor has requested an ultrasound to view and record the blood flow in your brain. In addition, a limited scan of your neck may be performed. Ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to "see" inside your body and to create detailed images. At Cedars-Sinai's S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center, we have a specialized team of physicians, nurses, and technologists who are experts in ultrasound radiology.
Before Your Exam
We want to make your waiting time as pleasant as possible. Consider bringing your favorite magazine, book or music player to help you pass the time.
During Your Exam
The vascular technologist will explain your exam and answer any questions you may have.
Your procedure may be performed with you lying on the examination table or sitting in a chair.
The technologist will apply warm gel to your head area, near your ears.
A transducer, a small, microphone-like device, will be placed over each side of your head.
You will not feel any pain; however you will feel mild pressure from the transducer.
The soundwaves bounce off the brain tissue and arteries in your head. This creates "echoes". The echoes are reflected back to the transducer. A television monitor shows images as the transducer converts the echoes to electronic signals. These images may be viewed immediately, or photographed for further study.
Additionally, you will hear unusual sounds as the technologist views and records the blood flowing in your brain.
Your exam will take approximately 45 minutes.
After Your Exam
There are no post-examination instructions.
Your study will be reviewed by a vascular surgeon and the results sent to your physician. Your physician will discuss these results with you and explain what they mean in relation to your health.
To request copies of your pictures on a PC and MAC compatible CD, or a copy of your report, call (310) 423-8000 and follow the prompts for your selection.
Parking Information
Valet parking is available in front of the Imaging center from 7:30am-5:00pm.
For self parking, please enter parking lot P4, located at the corner of San Vicente Blvd. and 3rd Street. The entrance is on San Vicente Blvd.
If you are arriving after 5:00pm, please park in parking lot P1, located off of George Burns Rd. between Beverly Blvd. and Alden Dr. The entrance is off of George Burns Rd.
Partially validated parking at a cost of $4.00 is provided to our imaging patients for valet and self parking in the lots mentioned above.
Please Note: We do not validate for parking lots in the Medical Office Towers located at 8631 and 8635 W. 3rd St.
