Arthrography is the radiographic examination of a joint after the injection of a dye-like contrast material and/or air to outline the soft tissue and joint structures on the images.
CT Bone Density testing is used most often to diagnose osteoporosis and risk for fractures.
For people at risk for heart disease, Cardioscan is a non-invasive way to detect a serious heart condition
CT (computed tomography) angiography (CTA) is an examination that uses x-rays to visualize blood flow in arterial vessels throughout the body, from arteries serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, and the arms and legs.
An echo can detect the two main problems that affect heart valves, stenosis and regurgitation (also called insufficiency).
MR angiography (MRA) utilizes MR technology to detect, diagnose and aid the treatment of heart disorders, stroke and blood vessel diseases.
Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them.
Ultrasound imaging is a useful way of examining many of the body's soft tissues, including the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, blood vessels, breast, and bladder.
A virtual colonoscopy allows doctors to look at hte colon to detect polyps and colorectal cancer.
Bone x-rays can determine bone density, texture, erosion, and evaluate the joints for diseases such as osteoarthritis. Pneumonia, heart failure, pleurisy and lung cancer can be diagnosed or suspected on a chest x-ray.
Images of the bowel and colon are also used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease, a group of disorders that include Crohn?s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Cardiac nuclear medicine tests are indicated for individuals with unexplained chest pain or chest pain brought on by exercise to permit the early detection of heart disease.
A biopsy is examined by a pathologist for abnormalities, such as cancer.
Computed tomography, sometimes called CAT scans, can more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders.
The IVP exam can enable the radiologist to detect problems within your urinary tract resulting from kidney stones; enlarged prostate; internal injuries after an accident or trauma; tumors in the kidney, ureters, or urinary bladder; and other changes.
MRI is the most sensitive exam for brain tumors, strokes, and certain chronic disorders of the nervous system such as multiple sclerosis. In addition, it is a useful means of documenting brain abnormalities in patients with dementia.
Nuclear medicine assists physicians in diagnosing diseases, such as analyzing kidney function, determine presence or spread of cancer and evaluating bones for fracture, infection, arthritis or tumor.
An upper GI procedure is done to observe digestive function or to detect abnormalities such as ulcers, tumors or inflammation of the esophagus, stomach and proximal small intestine.
A voiding cystourethrogram (VCU) is an x-ray examination of the bladder and lower urinary tract to check for a condition known as vesicoureteral (VU) reflux.