Exam Information
The following test
are performed by our physicians
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Test Name |
Description |
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CAT Scan |
Computerized axial tomography
scan is an x-ray procedure which
combines many x-ray images with
the aid of a computer to
generate cross-sectional views
and, if needed,
three-dimensional images of the
internal organs and structures
of the body. |
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Dexa Scan |
Dual Energy X-ray Absortiometry
is currently the most widely
used method to measure bone
mineral density |
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Fluoroscopy |
A
technique for obtaining "live"
X-ray images of a living
patient. Utilizing a
fluorescent plate coupled to an
"image intensifier" that is
coupled to a TV camera the
radiologist can then watch the
images "live" |
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Interventional
Radiology |
Interventional Radiology (IR) is
a subspecialty of radiology in
which minimally invasive
procedures are performed using
image guidance. Some of these
procedures are done for purely
diagnostic purposes (e.g.,
angiograms), while others are
done for treatment purposes
(e.g., angioplasties). Pictures
(images) are used to direct
these procedures, which are
usually done with needles or
other tiny instruments like
small tubes called catheters.
The images provide road maps
that allow the Interventional
Radiologist to guide these
instruments through the body to
the areas of interest. |
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Mammography |
An X-ray test that produces an
image of the inner breast tissue
on film. Used to visualize
normal and abnormal structures
within the breasts. |
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MRI |
Magnetic resonance imaging scan
is a radiology technique that
uses magnetism, radio waves, and
a computer to produce images of
body structures. |
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Nuclear Medicine |
Radionuclides - unstable atoms
that emit radiation
spontaneously- are used to
diagnose and treat disease.
Radionuclides are purified and
compounded to form
radiopharmaceuticals.
Nuclear medicine technologist
administer radiopharmaceuticals
to patients and then monitor the
characteristics and functions of
tissues or organs in which the
drug localize. |
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PET/CT |
Positron emission tomography is
a highly specialized imaging
technique that uses short lived
radioactive substances to
produce three-dimensional
colored images of those
substances functioning within
the body. |
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Ultrasound |
Using high-frequency sound waves
an image is produced of the
organs and structures of the
body. Sound waves are sent
through body tissues using a
transducer that is placed
directly on top of the skin
covered with gel. |
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X-Ray |
An X-Ray is a simple,
inexpensive procedure that will
show your doctor a
two-dimensional picture of your
body, and is a good screening
tool to evaluate for causes of
many common disorders. |
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