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 all ... [Read More]
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Who Should Get a Bone Density Test?
A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis prior to a bone breaking. The test checks the consistency and solidity of the bones to determine how vulnerable they are to breakage. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bones become less and ... [Read More]
What Can an Ultrasound Detect?
The first thing most people think of when they hear the word “ultrasound” is a pregnant woman lying on an examination table and looking at an image of her unborn child. But that’s only one of the many diagnostic purposes of ultrasound technology. For example, an ultrasound is often used to help do ... [Read More]
Nuclear Medicine: Weighing Out the Pros and Cons
Nuclear energy has long been a sensitive topic of conversation. However, it’s hard to deny the great advancements that it has offered – from powering our grids (it now offers around 11% of the world’s electricity),1 to defending our country, should that be necessary. Simply put, nuclear technology ha ... [Read More]
How Doctors Work Together with Diagnostic Centers to Provide Optimal Patient Care
If your doctor tells you that you need testing before they can arrive at a diagnosis, it can be nerve wracking. Where do you have to go to get the test? How do you prepare, and what will happen, exactly? And when will your doctor get the results from the imaging center? The diagnostic center can ... [Read More]
6 Ways to Relieve Stress During an MRI
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans are readily utilized by medical professionals to diagnose a variety of problems. The procedure, which is safe and painless, involves laying on a table which slides into the MRI machine. As with any medical procedure, an MRI scan can cause anxiety or stress in a ... [Read More]
What is Digital Mammography?
Most people have seen the commercials on television, heard about it on the radio, or come across a magazine article about mammograms. The importance of having one done, and the benefits and peace of mind that comes with it, are all pointed out. Many people, however, do not really understand the ... [Read More]
