Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

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In order to identify what is wrong with a patient, medical professionals often have to look to see what is happening to them internally. We're proud to offer some of the most advanced state-of-the-art radiology and diagnostic imaging capabilities in the medical field. Our highly trained radiologists and diagnostic imaging specialists help ensure that we learn everything we need to know about our patients so that a course for recovery can be plotted as quickly as possible.

Our Diagnostic Imaging Services

Diagnostic imaging capabilities have continued to accelerate over the years. We are proud to continually be on the forefront of this field and ensure that our knowledgeable physicians, specialists and surgeons have the information they need to provide incisive and effective treatment to our patients.

Some of our diagnostic imaging capabilities include:

• Bone density test. Also known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or "DEXA" tests, bone density tests are used to detect osteoporosis.
• Computerized tomography (CT) scanning. CT scans use X-rays and computer imaging to map of a patient's internal organs. These scans are used to detect signs of stroke, tumors, organ damage, bone or tissue damage, and various other medical issues that require treatment.
• Intravenous pyelogram examination. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray examination of the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters and bladder, using a contrast medium to show the organs more clearly.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI scans can produce full body scans of patients by creating a magnetic field around the patient as they lie in a tube-like device. MRIs are painless and safe-- but can damage existing implants in the patient.
• Mammography. A mammogram is an X-ray exam of the breast that uses low doses of radiation to detect and evaluate breast changes.
• Nuclear medicine. Nuclear medicine is a branch of radiology that uses a special dye that is injected into a patient to better produce accurate diagnostic images. Nuclear medicine techniques can be found in several different procedures, including Meckel's scans, bone scans, Gallium scans and others.
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning. PET scans can detect chemical reactions and metabolism functions by detecting how a patient's processes a radioactive tracer. PET scans require low exposure to radiation (about as much as an X-ray) and give doctors a critical look at how a patient is reacting to serious ailments like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and brain disorders.
• Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanning. A PET/CT scan combines two advanced scanner technologies into one exam, providing information about both the structure and function of an organ. A cardiac PET/CT scan is the only noninvasive test available for diagnosing small vessel disease and spasms of the heart's blood vessels. It is also the only test that can diagnose and assess the response to treatment for infection and inflammation, including cardiac sarcoidosis.
• Ultrasound imaging. Ultrasounds are imaging tools that use sound waves — not radiation — to produce images and give doctor's insight into the health of a patient.
• X-rays. X-rays use low doses of radiation to create images of the inside a patient's body.

Because radiation used for CT scans is higher than conventional radiographs (X-rays), it is important for hospitals to monitor their dosage when scanning children due to their smaller size and lower body weights.

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization driving improvements in quality and safety, encourages hospitals to report radiation doses for routine abdomen/pelvis CT scans and routine head CT scans in children and rates the hospitals’ achievement toward the highest standard on a scale from one to four.

Our commitment to ensuring the latest state-of-the-art CT technology is available to our patients, use of standardized protocols by an expert team, and rigorous monitoring of performance on a regular basis has resulted in exceptional performance in patient safety.

Our dedicated medical professionals can refer patients to the diagnostic imaging they need to determine which treatments will make the best possible impact on their health.

For more information on our radiologists and our diagnostic imaging services, call 1‑888-724-7123, or find a find an imaging location near you.