Ultrasound, Echocardiograms, and CT Scans
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies
Computed Tomography - CT Scans
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies
Ultrasound & Echocardiogram Studies:
Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal Ultrasound examines the liver, kidneys, stomach, spleen, pancreas, adrenal glands, intestines, bladder, uterus, ovaries, prostate, and lymph nodes in greater detail using an abdominal ultrasound.
Ultrasound is used for diagnosing pregnancies in the beginning. However, the method is now frequently used to examine both the heart and the internal organs of the abdomen. The method is also very helpful in determining whether cysts and malignancies are present.
Abdominal ultrasound reveals the structure of the organs inside the belly, whereas x-rays only provide the size, shape, and position of particular organs in the body. It enables a more thorough understanding of what’s going on inside the pet’s abdominal organs.
Thoracic Ultrasonography
Thoracic ultrasonography provides a quick, easy, widely accessible, non-invasive way to evaluate the lungs. Thoracic ultrasonography can be used to identify lung lobe torsion, identify mediastinal masses, describe pulmonary masses, find small quantities of free fluid, study the internal structures of the thorax in the presence of greater volumes of pleural fluid, and guide surgery.
Echocardiogram
Our veterinarian clinic offers echocardiograms. An echocardiogram is a graphic outline of the heart’s movement. During an echo test, ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) from a hand-held wand placed on your chest provides pictures of the heart’s valves and chambers and helps the sonographer evaluate the pumping action of the heart. Echo is often combined with Doppler ultrasound and color
Pregnancy Check
By checking the levels of the hormone relaxin, a blood test can identify pregnancy in a dog. This hormone can be found in the majority of pregnant females as early as 22–27 days after conception.
Locate Retained Testicle
Ultrasound is a highly sensitive and valuable diagnostic tool for locating retained testicles (cryptorchidism) in dogs, especially when the testicle cannot be palpated in the scrotum or inguinal region.
Dr. Ilaria Monti, Veterinarian
Meet the Sonographer!
Dr. Ilaria Monti combines new technologies and specialty expertise, aiming to get answers for owners and vets in a fast and accurate manner.
She was born and raised in Rome, Italy and moved to the Unites States one year after graduation. Her experience includes working in General practice, shelter and emergency in different part of the world.
Her diagnostic imaging knowledge comes from multiple externship in specialty facilities in Europe, South and North America, two full immersion ultrasound and echocardiography courses in Small Animals and a Diagnostic Imaging Internship in Salt Lake City, Utah (SAGE Veterinary Imaging).
Dr. Monti volunteered for months doing spay/neuters in Cuba, Mexico and Costa Rica.
When not scanning, Dr. Monti loves spending time traveling, baking and spending time home with her 6 cats.
Computed Tomography - CT Scans
Computed Tomography
We offer in-house CT (Computed Tomography) scans to our patients! This powerful diagnostic tool allows us to obtain highly detailed 3D images of internal structure. CT Scanning is sometimes the only way to diagnose a patient.
Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy
CT imaging enhances our diagnostic accuracy and helps us plan the most effective treatment options with greater confidence and precision. Especially useful for complex dental, nasal, and orthopedic cases.
Pedro F. Armstrong, DVM, DACVIM
Meet the Doctor that does our CT Scans
Dr. Pedro F. Armstrong was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended Iowa State University for pre-veterinary studies. In 1996, he was admitted to Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 2000.
Following veterinary school, Dr. Armstrong did a one year rotating veterinary internship in VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In 2001, under the mentorship of Mark E. Hitt, DACVIM, he completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the AVIM in Annapolis, Maryland.
In 2008, he co-founded The Southeast Veterinary Referral Center and The Pet Emergency Room in Miami, which he sold in 2016. In 2014, he partnered with Dr. Meaux to form Mobile Pet Imaging.
Dr. Armstrong is fluent in English and Spanish. He is also the proud father of three and enjoys boating, fishing, biking, and swimming.
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