If you are taking aspirin or other NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Motrin, Aleve, or Naprosyn, stop taking it 3 days before your appointment, with your primary care physician’s approval.
Prostate MRI is a non-invasive imaging exam that uses a strong magnetic field to generate detailed images of the structures within a man’s prostate gland to assist the radiologist in evaluating for the presence of prostate cancer.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer screening is an annual painless CT screening tool that uses low doses of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs to evaluate for the presence of lung cancer.
Millions of Americans are living with diagnosed neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Using diagnostic imaging, these disorders can be better diagnosed and managed!
Epilepsy
A FDG brain PET/CT is used to image the metabolic function of the brain. Positron emission tomography (PET) uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers, a special camera, and a computer to help evaluate the brain. It is most commonly used to calculate the degree and pattern of brain volume loss, which allows the neuroradiologist to assess for different types of neurodementia syndromes. It can also help differentiate recurrent brain tumor vs. radiation change after a patient has had brain surgery. Additionally, it can help identify the seizure focus in patients with epilepsy.
There are a variety of woman’s imaging services available to patients. Whether you need a mammogram, bone density test, fetal imaging, or ultrasound, you will find our priority is providing you the best possible care, gently and professionally.
MRI
Some women — because of their family history, a genetic tendency or certain other factors — should be screened with MRI in addition to mammograms. The number of women who fall into this category is small: less than 2 percent of all the women in the United States. Talk with your doctor about your history and whether you should have additional tests.
Radiology
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X-Rays
Nuclear Medicine
If you have had an X-ray that used any contrast material (dye) or a nuclear medicine study, schedule your DXA exam at least one week after those tests.
Mammography
Mammography is a type of low-dose X-ray of the breast. It reveals masses and micro-calcifications within and around the breast that may indicate breast problems including, but not just limited to cancer.
Computed Tomography
We strive to perform only tests that are necessary and to use just enough radiation doses to provide a high quality image to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis. Here are a few examples of how we keep your radiation exposure to a minimum when you have a CT scan, X-ray or other test involving radiation...
Chemotherapy
A multi-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan creates video images that show whether the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart are pumping blood properly. MUGA uses intravenous material (radiotracers) to show how blood moves through the heart. MUGA can be used to check for pre-existing cardiac conditions prior to chemotherapy, or after treatment to assess possible side effects.
Breast MRI helps to detect small lesions sometimes missed by mammography — without using radiation or compressing the breasts. MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to take very clear pictures of soft tissues, so it can be extremely useful in breast imaging.