An ultrasound is a big step for expecting parents. Knowing that the mother is carrying a little bundle of joy, an ultrasound is an opportunity parents have to get a glimpse of the unborn baby. There are various reasons for having an ultrasound. A pregnant woman can expect to have several ... [Read More]
Archives for May 2019
Angiography and Heart Treatments
An angiogram is a medical diagnostic imaging exam that allows a doctor to view the blood vessels in the body. Coronary angiography – also called cardiac catheterization – is a scan of the blood vessels of the heart. A radiopaque contrast medium is first injected into the bloodstream, and this ... [Read More]
What is a DEXA Bone Density Scan?
Our bones weaken with age – especially for those at risk of osteoporosis, in which bones become more porous and fragile, increasing the likelihood of fracture. A bone density scan can assess the strength your bones and the likelihood of stress fractures due to osteoporosis. A simple, ... [Read More]