Diagnostic imaging is a medical imaging technique that is used by physicians to look inside your body for diagnostic purposes and to determine proper treatment. It is a noninvasive or minimally invasive methodology to view your internal tissues and organs. Radiologists are medical doctors who are ... [Read More]
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Different Types of MRI’s
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technology that uses magnets, radio waves and a computer to produce images of internal organs and other structures. It is a test that doctors use to diagnose a plethora of health conditions. An MRI shouldn’t be confused with imaging that is produced via X-ray or ... [Read More]
How Does an MRI Detect Irregularities in Your Body?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) takes advantage of the body’s own natural magnetic field to recreate complex and detailed images of the organs in the body. When a patient is placed inside the MRI scanner and the magnets begin to move around, it causes the body’s natural hydrogen protons to align ... [Read More]
What Is Gadolinium?
If you’ve been in a car accident or are suddenly experiencing odd symptoms with your health, your doctor may order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to obtain information that an X-ray or a CT scan cannot show. An MRI can produce detailed, in-depth images especially when the patient is given ... [Read More]
What is a PET Scan and What Does It Do?
Most people are familiar with CT scans and MRI scans. However, not many people know what a PET scan is. With this in mind, let’s take a look at what a PET scan is and what it’s used for. What is a PET Scan? A Positron Emission Tomography scan, or PET scan, is a type of imaging test that allows ... [Read More]
PET Scan vs. CT Scan vs. MRI
Imaging tests involve state-of-the-art equipment to generate high-quality images of the inside of a patient’s body. Three of the most well-known imaging tests are PET scans, CT scans, and MRIs. Consider the below a primer on the differences between these diagnostic exams. What Is a PET ... [Read More]
Use of Contrast Agents in Diagnostic Imaging
Body scans are extremely useful in diagnosing health conditions, but many work better with a contrast dye or other substance. If you ever had to have a CT scan, X-ray, or ultrasound, you may have been required to use a contrast agent. So, what are contrast agents and how are these substances used ... [Read More]
Intravascular Ultrasound
Current advances in medicine have vastly improved the prognosis for a lot of patients with cardiovascular diseases or blocked arteries. The key is early detection. An accurate diagnosis paves the way to more effective treatments. An intravascular ultrasound allows doctors to see inside the blood ... [Read More]
Coronary Catheterization for Heart Patients
Many of us have heard the term “catheter” before. But unless you’re in the medical field or have a friend or relative with a heart condition, few of us know what a coronary catheterization is. This is also often called a cardiac catheterization. Let’s take a look at what happens during the ... [Read More]
Advances and Treatments in Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of medicine that involves the use of radioactive substances in diagnosing and treating disease. It is especially used in imaging, including single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, and the use of ... [Read More]