Radiology by Modality
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CT Scan Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan is a special kind of x-ray examination that produces detailed cross-sectional images of internal organs and soft tissue. CT is commonly used to evaluate abnormalities of the brain, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. It is especially helpful in the rapid diagnosis of traumatic injuries and in guiding needle biopsies. ____________________________________________________________ Cardiovascular Imaging The Cardiovascular Imaging (CVI) section is dedicated to the application and advancement of the newest techniques for noninvasive evaluation of cardiac and vascular diseases. Noninvasive imaging utilizing the most up-to-date technology provides a rapid, accurate and pain free method to diagnose correctly any problems which may exist without the many of the risks associated with more invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterization or catheter angiography. ____________________________________________________________ Interventional Radiology Interventional radiology is a subspecialty that performs minimally invasive procedures with catheters and other small devices for opening blocked blood vessels, draining excess fluids, relieving hypertension, removing foreign bodies, and managing gastrointestinal bleeding. ____________________________________________________________ Neuroradiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging creates similar images as CT without the use of x-rays. Instead MR uses a magnet and radio waves, rather than radiation, to produce detailed images of the body in cross-sectional slices. MR is commonly used to evaluate the brain, spinal cord, heart, bones and joints, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It may also be used to examine breast tissue. ____________________________________________________________ Thoracic Imaging Plain radiography, also known as x-ray, uses small amounts of radiation that are passed through a selected part of the body to produce an image on film. Radiography is commonly used for evaluation of the chest, musculoskeletal system, and when used in conjunction with contrast agent, the gastrointestinal system. _____________________________________________________________ Nuclear Medicine Nuclear medicine scans provide information about organ functions by imaging the concentration of radioactive compounds within certain parts of the body. These compounds, or radioisotopes, are given to patients in small amounts by a specially trained technologist in order to evaluate for abnormalities in bone, liver, lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and the endocrine system. _____________________________________________________________ Ultrasound Ultrasound uses sonar, or sound waves, transmitted through the body rather than radiation to rapidly and safely visualize the structure and function of blood vessels, the male and female pelvis, abdominal systems, and breast tissue. It is also a safe and effective means of examining the developing fetus.
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