Both ultrasound and X-rays are used in medical diagnosis. We look at the differences in their physical properties and the applications differences between the two as applied in medical diagnosis.
Table 1: Physical Property differences between Ultrasound and X-rays
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Imaging systems employ pulsed ultrasound or the pulsed Doppler mode. The instrumentation system consists of:
The application of ultrasonic in medical field is based on sonar principle as used by bats, anglers with fish detectors, and ships at sea. This is a totally non-invasive procedure. Acoustic waves are easily transmitted in water and are … Read More
Diagnostic techniques are investigations and tests performed on patients with the intention to identify the cause of illness. The ultrasound is sonic energy at frequencies above the audible range. The most widely used applications of ultrasound in diagnostic medicine involve … Read More
