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]
Imaging Center
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]
Most Popular Studies Conducted at an Imaging Center
For a doctor to properly diagnose a condition, he needs to know what’s going on below the surface. Not so long ago, this would have a tall order to fill, however, today’s technology provides physicians the tools they need to view organs, soft tissue, blood vessels, arteries and even a patient’s nervo ... [Read More]
How an Imaging Center May Save Your Life
There is no doubt about it: technology is changing our lives. And, in the field of medicine, it is saving lives, too. Technological innovations are constantly being developed. Especially remarkable are the advances in diagnostic radiology, which allows healthcare providers to detect diseases and ... [Read More]
Which Diagnostic Scans Should You Get after a Car Accident
There you are, minding your own business, proceeding safely through the intersection…and BAM! The next thing you know, you just got slammed by some driver blowing through a red light at a speed that some NASCAR drivers would envy. You are shaken up, and not sure if you or your passengers are hurt. ... [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]
